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Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Care Attendants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.
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Position: Full-Time聽Care Attendant
Department: 6 Pavilion Med/Surg Oncology
Location: UPMC Passavant (McCandless)
Shifts: Primarily M-F either 7AM -3PM or 8AM - 4PM. Hours vary by unit and are based on department need.
**Title and salary are based on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, mobility, and repositioning.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Perform core care attendant tasks: observation, hygiene, bed-making, transfers, and comfort measures.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Support patient activities such as calls, meals, and transport
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, completing safety checks and linen changes.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Provide patient feedback to RNs and report status changes.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Deliver meals, refill water pitchers, and distribute mail.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Maintain effective communication and professional relationships.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Accept feedback, seek learning opportunities, and improve skills.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Assist with planning and prioritizing tasks as needed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Participate in self-review and suggest department improvements.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Take ownership of assignments and approach challenges proactively.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Stock supplies, distribute equipment, and perform messenger functions.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Communicate clearly and effectively with the healthcare team.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Understand cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional conduct.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Foster positive relationships with colleagues and support a respectful work environment.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Complete clerical duties as required.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Follow safety protocols, infection control standards, and hospital policies
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Respond to emergent situations within the scope of the Care Attendant role.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Offer one-on-one companionship and patient supervision as needed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽 Report equipment malfunctions promptly.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
- Completion of UPMC Care Attendant training or one clinical rotation in nursing school
- Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34 clearance
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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