Patient Care Assistant Resources (Float) Med Surg / Critical Care 40HR Nights Flex Shift 11p-7a

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to deliver both direct and indirect patient care. This entry-level full-time role involves vital sign measurement and implementing patient care plans under the guidance of nurses. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a healthcare setting. BLS certification is a must, with the role focusing on patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistance or Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a patient care role is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on patient needs.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs.
• Ensure confidentiality and responsiveness in line with Customer Service Program.

Skills

Patient care duties

Vital signs measurement

Emergency measures

Confidentiality

Responsiveness

Caring demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Patient Care Assistant Resources (Float) Med Surg / Critical Care 40HR Nights Flex Shift 11p-7a

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Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Other: Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 Year experience in a patient care role (Preferred)

License/Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• CMF - Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care