Night Shift Patient Care Aide Med-Surg 40H

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical-Surgical 4A unit on the night shift (11 pm to 7 am). This full-time role supports direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs vital signs, basic treatments, and helps with daily living activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of nursing assistant or medical assistant programs is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program completed or clinical rotation preferred.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Assists with activities of daily living, nutrition, and elimination needs.
• Measures vital signs and performs basic procedures as needed (ECGs, capillary glucose).
• Monitors equipment and reports changes in patient condition.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical-Surgical 4A unit on the night shift (11 pm to 7 am). This full-time role supports direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs vital signs, basic treatments, and helps with daily living activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of nursing assistant or medical assistant programs is preferred.