Care Attendant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC seeks a Care Attendant to provide essential patient care and support under nurse supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining clear communication within the healthcare team. Candidates must complete BLS or CPR certification, demonstrating commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of UPMC care attendant training program if no previous patient care training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities like bathing, feeding, and moving.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient areas.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organization

Job description

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A Care Attendant provides basic patient care and ensures a safe and clean environment under the guidance of nurses and physicians. The role includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and moving patients, while also performing safety checks and keeping patient rooms organized.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support patient care by helping with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, moving, toileting, repositioning).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment, including performing safety checks and cleaning patient areas.
• Assist in stocking supplies, delivering meals and water, and distributing patient mail.
• Observe patients closely, reporting any changes in condition to the nurse.
• Support clerical tasks and communication within the healthcare team.
• Follow hospital policies, maintain professionalism, and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Provide companionship and supervision for patients when needed.
• Respond to emergency situations within the scope of the role.
• If no previous patient care training, successful completion of UPMC care attendant(sitter) training program
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clearances with renewal:
• Act 31, Act 33, 34, 73
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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