Care Attendant- Resource Pool

UPMC•McKeesport, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a full-time Care Attendant for its Resource Department. This flexible role provides limited patient care support and observation services in accordance with established policies and procedures, under the direction of a nurse or physician. The position supports quality patient care and is described as suitable for nursing students seeking hands-on clinical experience. Candidates are required to work every week. An additional 10% is added to the base pay rate. The title may be determined based on the candidate’s individual experience. The Care Attendant provides direct patient support, observation, assistance with activities of daily living, and help maintaining a safe and clean patient environment. The role also includes supply and equipment tasks, communication with the healthcare team, clerical support, and participation in department operations and improvement efforts.

Requirements

If the candidate has no previous patient-care training, successful completion of the UPMC Care Attendant (sitter) training program is required.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), meeting AHA standards that include didactic instruction and a skills demonstration, required within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.
A work permit is required if under 18 years of age.
Must work every week.

Responsibilities

Provide patient observation and direct care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, and turning or repositioning.
Provide one-on-one companionship and supervision as needed.
Assist with meal trays and nourishment, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail when applicable.
Accompany patients during transport.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment and perform safety checks.
Clean patient rooms and patient-specific equipment, change bed linens, and empty linen hampers.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations within the scope of the role and support workplace safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Acquire and distribute patient-care supplies and equipment; perform messenger functions; order supplies and process supply charges or credits.
Set up patient-care equipment within the Care Attendant scope, stock patient rooms and unit supply areas, and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Communicate with RNs and other healthcare team members, report changes in patient condition to the RN, and provide feedback about patient-care needs.
Develop effective communication strategies and professional, respectful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, workplace impairment concerns, and horizontal violence prevention.
Complete assigned clerical duties, answer telephones, assist with general unit activities, and support patient-care operations and workflow.
Accept feedback and direction constructively, communicate learning and development needs, seek assistance with planning and prioritizing as needed, and participate in performance self-reviews.
Take responsibility for assigned duties and demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accountability, and commitment to patients and coworkers.
Support departmental changes and process improvements, contribute to efficient department operations, and recognize how individual behavior affects the team.
Comply with patient-care and hospital confidentiality policies and system-wide competencies and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.