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Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on patients' conditions, including ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO and initiate appropriate emergency interventions, as directed. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD/DO. Recognizes subtle deviations from normal inpatient and/or outpatient conditions. Assesses risk for potential problems related to specific diagnosis and treatment. Assesses patients for evidence of elder abuse and follows correct reporting procedures. Assesses basic learning needs of patients and families with preventive health and/or discharge as a goal. Modifies communication/patient education to accommodate hearing, visual and cognitive impairments.