UPMC East is seeking a CASUAL Care Attendant to join our Resource Pool—a flexible role that’s perfect for gaining hands-on experience in patient care. A perk of this position is that an additional 10% will be added to your base salary!
This role is ideal for nursing students looking to build clinical skills and confidence. Candidates are required to Work 36 hours every 6 weeks—a manageable schedule that fits around your classes and clinicals
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The Care Attendant provides limited patient care support, and observation services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is always maintained. Must routinely perform the UPMC core responsibilities for Care Attendants: Maintains a safe patient environment, including safety checks, keeping patient rooms clean. Interacts and attends to patients and families on regular basis. Provides fall prevention, observation, bed making, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning/repositioning). Assists with I&O, weights. Skilled at constant observation and psychiatric observation competencies.
Patient Care & Observation
- Provides observation and direct patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, and turning/repositioning.
- Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail when not providing direct patient care.
- Provides one-on-one companionship and supervision for patients, as assigned.
- Responds to emergent situations within the scope of the Care Attendant role.
- Reports changes in patient condition and provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
Safety, Environment & Infection Control
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment conducive to patient recovery.
- Completes safety checks and supports workplace safety for patients and self.
- Cleans patient rooms and patient-specific equipment, changes bed linens, and empties linen hampers.
- Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
- Complies with safety policies and procedures, including Standard Precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure protocols.
- Strictly adheres to all policies related to patient care and hospital/confidential information.
Equipment, Supplies & Unit Support
- Acquires, distributes, and stocks supplies and equipment to support patient care delivery.
- Performs messenger functions and assists with ordering and charging/crediting supplies.
- Sets up patient care equipment within the scope of the Care Attendant role.
- Stocks patient rooms and unit supply areas as needed.
Communication & Team Collaboration
- Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Establishes appropriate, effective communication strategies and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, workplace impairment, and horizontal violence.
- Supports universal patient care activities, including answering telephones, assisting with meal trays, and accompanying patients during transport.
- Develops and maintains productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Clerical & Administrative Duties
- Completes clerical and administrative functions as needed by the department.
Professional Development & Accountability
- Constructively receives feedback and direction.
- Identifies and communicates learning needs to the direct supervisor.
- Takes initiative to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
- Requests assistance with planning and prioritizing activities when needed.
- Participates in self-review processes as requested by the supervisor.
- Assumes responsibility for assignments and approaches problems as challenges.
- Demonstrates awareness of how individual behavior impacts departmental efficiency.
- Suggests and supports positive changes within the department.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
If no previous patient care training, successful completion of UPMC care attendant(sitter) training program Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Work permit required if under 18 years of age.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
