Patient Care Assistant — Safe, Observant Support

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a frontline patient care support role to assist nurses by observing patients and ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include accompanying patients to tests and therapies, maintaining safety, communicating data, documenting patient behavior, and pursuing ongoing education.

CPR and background clearances are required by additional employment requirements. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs selected activates related to patient care (i.e. accompanies patients to tests, physical therapy, occupational therapy, stays in assigned patient’s room and is observant of patient’s needs, and provides diversional activities).
• Provides observation to maintain patient safety by physically intervening and immediately communicating the need for additional assistance.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills by communicating pertinent patient data accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Documents on patient behavior/activity according to policy (medical or behavioral health needs).
• Assumes responsibility for own educational development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a frontline patient care support role to assist nurses by observing patients and ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include accompanying patients to tests and therapies, maintaining safety, communicating data, documenting patient behavior, and pursuing ongoing education.

CPR and background clearances are required by additional employment requirements. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior patient care