Evening Medical-Surgical Care Assistant

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple-Health in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical unit on the 3pm-11pm Evening Shift. This full-time role involves supporting nurses, performing basic patient care tasks, vital signs, ECGs, and glucose monitoring to ensure patient comfort and safety.

You will participate in the hospital's customer service program, adhere to policies, and complete on-site nursing certification within 90 days if not already certified. Weekly hours are 40.

Qualifications

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs and capillary blood glucose monitoring.
• Assists with activities of daily living and comfort measures, respecting confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Observes equipment and reports changes to the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Adheres to the hospital's Customer Service Program and department policies.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Patient care

Glucose monitoring

Job description

Temple-Health in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical unit on the 3pm-11pm Evening Shift. This full-time role involves supporting nurses, performing basic patient care tasks, vital signs, ECGs, and glucose monitoring to ensure patient comfort and safety.

You will participate in the hospital's customer service program, adhere to policies, and complete on-site nursing certification within 90 days if not already certified. Weekly hours are 40.