Patient Care Attendant — Safe, Hands-On Support

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a nursing support role to observe patients, accompany them to tests, and provide a safe environment. The position emphasizes patient safety, clear communication, and accurate documentation of behaviors and activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior patient care experience. It is part of a compliant healthcare setting with ongoing professional development and adherence to HIPAA and related policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs activities related to patient care (accompanies patients to tests, stays in assigned patient's room, provides diversional activities).
• Provides observation to maintain patient safety and communicates needs for assistance.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication of pertinent patient data.
• Documents patient behavior/activity according to policy.
• Assumes responsibility for own educational development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a nursing support role to observe patients, accompany them to tests, and provide a safe environment. The position emphasizes patient safety, clear communication, and accurate documentation of behaviors and activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred prior patient care experience. It is part of a compliant healthcare setting with ongoing professional development and adherence to HIPAA and related policies.