Patient Care Assistant - Vital Signs & Comfort Support

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

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and participate in care plans while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; BLS; 1 year in patient care preferred; nursing or medical assisting program preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Preferred: Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Implements components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose checks.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition and equipment function, maintaining confidentiality and customer service standards.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Glucose monitoring

Patient observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and participate in care plans while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; BLS; 1 year in patient care preferred; nursing or medical assisting program preferred.