Night Shift Patient Care Assistant — Acute Care Support

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

Job summary

Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 9B Medical Surgical Trauma unit. This full-time night shift role involves supporting the Registered Nurse, performing ADLs, measuring vital signs, and assisting with treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program, plus Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• ADLs: personal care, nutrition, elimination.
• Patient safety and comfort and emergency measures.

Responsibilities

• Measure vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Perform ECGs and capillary blood glucose checks.
• Observe equipment and treatment results; report changes to RN.
• Ensure confidentiality and responsiveness per hospital customer service.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Nursing assistant program

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation

Job description

Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 9B Medical Surgical Trauma unit. This full-time night shift role involves supporting the Registered Nurse, performing ADLs, measuring vital signs, and assisting with treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program, plus Basic Life Support certification.