Compassionate Patient Care Technician (CNA)

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care on the 5 Cathcart unit. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, providing compassionate bedside assistance and helping with daily living activities to enhance comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, active listening, and timely communication with the care team, with a focus on patient dignity and individualized care plans. BLS and state CNA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania or RN without a BSN Degree.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsabilités

• 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. Assist patient in their independence (when appropriate), preserving the patient’s dignity while providing care.

Connaissances

Active listening

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

HS Diploma/GED

Description du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care on the 5 Cathcart unit. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, providing compassionate bedside assistance and helping with daily living activities to enhance comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, active listening, and timely communication with the care team, with a focus on patient dignity and individualized care plans. BLS and state CNA certification are required.