Night Shift Patient Care Aide – ECG & Vitals

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Night Shift to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care, comfort, and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, assist with activities of daily living, and document changes for the care plan. If not already certified, you must complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or completion of clinical rotation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Measure vital signs and perform ECGs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort needs.
• Monitor equipment and report changes to the nurse.
• Adhere to confidentiality and hospital customer service policies.
• Complete onsite nursing certification within 90 days if not certified.

Skills

Vital signs

ECGs

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation preferred

Job description

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Night Shift to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care, comfort, and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, assist with activities of daily living, and document changes for the care plan. If not already certified, you must complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire; BLS is required.