UPMC Williamsport High School Co-Op Program: Spring 2026

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
$18 - $26/Yr
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Williamsport, PA
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UPMC's High School Co-Op program is a paid opportunity for high school students currently enrolled in their Senior year. During this semester-long program, students will work a weekly shift as a Care Attendant in one of several departments throughout the hospital. Throughout the program, students will rotate through departments including the ICU, Emergency Department, Rehab, Birthplace, OR and Respiratory. Participants will also have a six-week shadowing experience on a Med-Surg unit. Co-op participation will occur every Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the spring semester, and students must participate in mandatory training in December prior to beginning their work experience. Program participants must be in good academic standing and have support from their school to participate in the co-op program.

  • 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 the patient.
  • Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
  • Completes clerical functions as needed by the department.
  • Constructively receives feedback and direction.
  • Identifies and communicates learning needs to the direct supervisor.
  • Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
  • 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.
  • Responds within the scope of the Care Attendant role to emergent situations.
  • Provides one-on-one companionship/supervision with patients.
  • Must be at least 17 yrs. of age, working papers required if under 18 yr of age.
  • 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.
  • Paid opportunity for high school students
  • Hands-on experience in various hospital departments
  • Training provided for CPR and BLS
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