High School Co-Op Care Attendant- Wellsboro

UPMC•Wellsboro, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a co-op program for current high school students in North Central Pa. to work as a Care Attendant at a UPMC hospital while still in high school. The program lasts 18 weeks and students will work a weekly shift in various departments, including ICU, Emergency Department, Rehab, Birthplace, and Respiratory. There will also be a six-week shadowing experience on a Med-Surg unit. Participation occurs during the school year, and a mandatory training day is required before starting. Care Attendants provide patient care support and observation as directed by nurses or physicians to ensure a safe environment for patient recovery.

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.
Must be at least 17 yrs. of age, working papers required if under 18 yr 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 - Training within 30 days will be provided/mandatory.
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Responsibilities

Provides observation and direct patient care as directed by the RN including, but not limited to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating, as well as turning and repositioning patients.
Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to completing safety checks, keeping the patient room clean and organized, cleaning patient-specific equipment, changing bed linens, and emptying linen hampers.
Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the Care Attendant position, and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.
Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail as applicable if not directly with patient.
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 to the direct supervisor.
Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities, as needed.
Participates in self-review as requested by the direct supervisor.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the workplace.
Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.
Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contributes to universal patient activities including, but not limited to, responding to telephones, assisting with meal trays, and accompanying patients during transport.
Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
Strictly adheres 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.
Provide one-on-one companionship/supervision with patients.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.