Compassionate Patient Care Assistant — Evening Shift

Temple Health; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical 5A evening shift (3p-11:30p) at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, support activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and use ECG equipment as part of the care plan.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and CNA or Medical Assistant training preferred; 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• CNA or Medical Assistant program preferred; clinical rotation in nursing program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort measures; ensure safety.
• Measure and record vital signs; perform ECGs and capillary glucose checks.
• Observe equipment and report changes in patient condition; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training preferred

Tools

ECG machines

Vital signs monitor

Job description

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical 5A evening shift (3p-11:30p) at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, support activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and use ECG equipment as part of the care plan.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and CNA or Medical Assistant training preferred; 1 year patient care experience preferred.