Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States On-site Employment

Temple Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant

About the Role

Temple Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on patient needs and providing comfort, safety, and emergency measures.

What You'll Do

  • Provide direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
  • Implement components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
  • Provide comfort, safety and emergency measures.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, nutrition, and elimination needs.
  • Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, and check capillary blood glucose.
  • Observe and report the functioning of equipment, treatment results, condition of dressings, and any change in patient condition.
  • Incorporate concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all patient care activities.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures of the department.

What We're Looking For

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • If certification is not present at hire, must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Nice to Have

  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program, or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program
  • 1 year of experience in a patient care role
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Team & Environment

You will be accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities.

Work Mode

This position is fully onsite.

Temple Health is 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.

Required Skills
Patient CareBasic Life SupportVital Signs MonitoringPatient Hygiene AssistanceCommunicationTeamworkMedical Terminology
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Temple Health

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.

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Job Details
Department Healthcare Services - Nursing
Category other
Posted 15 days ago