Care Attendant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Emergency Response, Food Delivery, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Mail Processing, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care
LOCATION
pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Join our team as a Full-Time Care Attendant!A Care Attendant provides basic patient care and ensures a safe and clean environment under the guidance of nurses and physicians. The role includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and moving patients, while also performing safety checks and keeping patient rooms organized.Primary Responsibilities:Support patient care by helping with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, moving, toileting, repositioning.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment, including performing safety checks and cleaning patient areas.Assist in stocking supplies, delivering meals and water, and distributing patient mail.Observe patients closely, reporting any changes in condition to the nurse.Support clerical tasks and communication within the healthcare team.Follow hospital policies, maintain professionalism, and adhere to safety guidelines.Provide companionship and supervision for patients when needed.Respond to emergency situations within the scope of the role.If no previous patient care training, successful completion of UPMC care attendant(sitter training programLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPRClearances with renewal:Act 31, Act 33, 34, 73UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center