Care Attendant

UPMC•Muncy, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 maintained at all times. This role routinely performs UPMC core responsibilities for Care Attendants, including maintaining a safe patient environment, performing safety checks, keeping patient rooms clean, interacting with patients and families, providing fall prevention, observation, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, and turning/repositioning. The Care Attendant also assists with intake and output (I&O) and weights, and is skilled in constant observation and psychiatric observation competencies.

Requirements

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Responsibilities

Provides observation and direct patient care as directed by the RN, including activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, and turning/repositioning patients.
Maintains a safe and clean patient environment, including completing safety checks, keeping patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning patient-specific equipment, changing bed linens, and emptying linen hampers.
Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care, including performing messenger functions, ordering/charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment, and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.
Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
Completes clerical functions as needed by department.
Constructively receives feedback and direction, identifies and communicates learning needs, and takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed and participates in self-review.
Demonstrates clear and effective communication with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the workplace.
Supports safety in the workplace for patients and self.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies and professional, respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contributes to universal patient activities, including responding to telephones, assisting with meal trays, and accompanying patients during transport.
Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior's impact on department efficiency.
Complies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and policies for bloodborne pathogen exposure.
Adheres strictly to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
Responds within the scope of the Care Attendant role to emergent situations.
Provides one-on-one companionship/supervision with patients.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.