Casual Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Technician

UPMC; East McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay premium 10%

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to join our Resource Department, a flexible role that offers hands-on patient care experience. A 10% pay premium will be added to the base rate, enhancing compensation.

This position is ideal for nursing students looking to build clinical skills while balancing classes and clinicals. Responsibilities include direct patient care, observation, safety checks, ADLs assistance, and teamwork with RNs and staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Nursing student preferred, seeking hands-on clinical experience.
• Experience with patient observation and basic care tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating.
• Offer one-on-one companionship and supervision as needed.
• Assist with meal trays and patient nourishment.
• Support transport of patients and distribution of mail.
• Perform safety checks and maintain a clean patient environment.
• Assist with clerical duties as assigned and support unit operations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Observation skills

ADLs assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to join our Resource Department, a flexible role that offers hands-on patient care experience. A 10% pay premium will be added to the base rate, enhancing compensation.

This position is ideal for nursing students looking to build clinical skills while balancing classes and clinicals. Responsibilities include direct patient care, observation, safety checks, ADLs assistance, and teamwork with RNs and staff to ensure