Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Casual

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,506,000 - 2,644,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant to support the 3 Main unit, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and contributing to the Life Changing Medicine mission.

You will assist with ADLs, vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, meal delivery, transport, and documentation, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and collaborating with the nursing team. Shifts are 36 hours over six weeks, with pay levels based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Title and rate of pay will be determined based upon individual qualifications, experience, and education.
• The minimum hourly starting rates for each level are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including ADLs, vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry application, and specimen collection
• Assist with daily patient and unit needs (e.g., responding to call lights, meal delivery, patient transport, and basic activities)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, following infection control and safety protocols
• Monitor patients and report changes, concerns, or equipment malfunctions promptly
• Document care accurately and complete clerical duties as needed
• Support unit operations by obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support coordinated care
• Demonstrate professionalism by building positive relationships, accepting feedback, and seeking opportunities for growth
• Respond to emergent situations and provide patient supervision or companionship as appropriate
• Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role.

Skills

ADLs

Vital signs

Telemetry

Specimen collection

Communication

Infection control

Job description

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant to support the 3 Main unit, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and contributing to the Life Changing Medicine mission.

You will assist with ADLs, vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, meal delivery, transport, and documentation, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and collaborating with the nursing team. Shifts are 36 hours over six weeks, with pay levels based on experience and education.