• Care Attendant Resource Pool Williamsport Casual…

    UPMC (Williamsport, PA)


    Casual Care Attendant - Resource Pool

     

    Status: Casual

     

    Shift: Rotating Days & Nights (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

     

    Schedule: Requires 2 holidays per year

     

    Floating Differential: Includes a 10% floating differential - apply today to learn more!

     

    Note: Final candidates will be offered a job title within the career ladder based on education, experience, and manager discretion.

    Purpose:

    The Care Attendant provides limited patient care and observation services under the direction of a nurse or physician, in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role supports a safe and healing environment and contributes to high-quality patient care through direct interaction and assistance with daily activities.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Patient Care & Observation:Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning/repositioning, and transporting patients. Provide one-on-one companionship and supervision as needed. Support fall prevention and psychiatric observation protocols.

    + Safety & Environment:Maintain a clean and safe patient environment by performing safety checks, organizing rooms, cleaning equipment, changing linens, and emptying hampers. Report equipment malfunctions promptly.

    + Support Services:Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to support patient care. Perform messenger functions, stock rooms, and assist with patient nourishment, water pitchers, and mail delivery.

    + Communication & Teamwork:Communicate effectively with the healthcare team. Build respectful relationships with patients and colleagues. Respond to call lights, phones, and assist with meal trays and patient transport.

    + Documentation & Clerical Tasks:Document care activities in the medical record according to procedures. Complete clerical functions as needed. Understand and follow safety protocols, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen policies.

    + Professional Development:Accept feedback constructively and identify learning needs. Seek assistance with planning and prioritizing tasks. Participate in self-review and support departmental changes and quality initiatives.

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

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran