Care Attendant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Care Attendant to provide basic patient care under the guidance of nurses and physicians. You will assist with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and moving patients while keeping rooms clean and safe.

This role emphasizes safety, observation, and teamwork; you may help stock supplies and deliver meals, report changes to the care team, and complete the required UPMC training program if you have no prior patient care training.

Qualifications

• Assist with bathing, feeding, toileting and mobility.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and report changes to nurses.
• Follow hospital policies and safety guidelines.
• Complete UPMC care attendant training if no prior patient care training.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care with activities of daily living.
• Keep patient rooms clean and organized.
• Assist in stocking supplies and delivering meals.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the nurse.
• Support clerical tasks and communications within the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Join our team as a Full-Time Care Attendant! 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