Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Vital Signs

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse in our hospital setting.

You will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, perform basic procedures, and respond to emergencies while maintaining patient comfort and safety. This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with an onsite certification program within 90 days if not already certified, and a commitment to our

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Comfort, safety, and basic care activities.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, nutrition, and elimination support.
• Measure vital signs and perform ECGs.
• Assist in activities of daily living while following care plan.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECGs

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program or Medical Assistant Program Preferred

Tools

ECG machine

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Temple University Health System, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse in our hospital setting.

You will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, perform basic procedures, and respond to emergencies while maintaining patient comfort and safety. This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with an onsite certification program within 90 days if not already certified, and a commitment to our