Patient Care Attendant — Safe, Observant Support

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, is seeking a patient care support role to assist nurses and maintain a safe, attentive environment for patients. The role involves accompanying patients to tests, monitoring needs, and engaging patients in diversional activities.

The position emphasizes clear communication of patient data, adherence to policies, and commitment to ongoing education and professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with selected patient care activities (e.g., accompanies patients to tests, stays with assigned patient, provides diversional activities).
• Observes patients to maintain safety and communicates needs for assistance.
• Communicates patient data accurately and timely to the team.
• Documents patient behavior/activity per policy for medical or behavioral health needs.
• Engages in own educational development and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, is seeking a patient care support role to assist nurses and maintain a safe, attentive environment for patients. The role involves accompanying patients to tests, monitoring needs, and engaging patients in diversional activities.

The position emphasizes clear communication of patient data, adherence to policies, and commitment to ongoing education and professional development within a hospital setting.