PRN Nursing Assistant CNA - Oncology Unit - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Medicine - - Responsibilities: Demonstrates a genuine care for the patient, e.g., active listening and responding, gentle approach to providing care, knock then identify yourself before entering a patient's space, provide timely information to patients in a caring manner; ensure an individualized approach to care to include cultural sensitivities, anticipate patent needs based on dialogue and observation; Active participation in daily RN/CNA handoffs and unit huddles; Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support; Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs; Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising