Oncology Patient Care Aide - Part-Time Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Part Time .5FTE to assist with direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision.

Functions include environment and supply management, patient care/safety, and documentation per unit standards. Strong interpersonal and communication skills applied in a team-focused setting are essential. We value confidentiality and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; yearly competency evaluation and training).
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision.
• Environment management – cleans, inventories equipment, maintains safety and order.
• Supply management and clerical – stocks supplies, may schedule patients and handle calls, demonstrates computer skills.
• Patient care/safety – documents accurately, observes and supports patients, assists with activities of daily living, ambulates patients with assistive devices.
• Code of Conduct/Professionalism – maintains confidentiality, communicates clearly, prioritizes tasks.
• Clinical Skills – maintains required clinical skills and reports changes to RN; participates in unit/area quality outcomes.
• SECONDARY FUNCTIONS – participates in on-call responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Part Time .5FTE to assist with direct, non-licensed patient care under supervision.

Functions include environment and supply management, patient care/safety, and documentation per unit standards. Strong interpersonal and communication skills applied in a team-focused setting are essential. We value confidentiality and compassionate service.