Casual Care Attendant
Pittsburgh
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, mobility, and repositioning. Perform core care attendant tasks: observation, hygiene, bed-making, transfers, and comfort measures. Support patient activities such as calls, meals, and transport. Maintaina safe, clean, and organized patient environment, completing safety checks and linen changes. Provide patient feedback to RNs and report status changes. Deliver meals, refill water pitchers, and distribute mail. Maintaineffective communication and professional relationships. Accept feedback, seek learning opportunities, and improve skills. Assist withplanning and prioritizing tasks as needed. Participatein self-review and suggest department improvements. Take ownership of assignments and approach challenges proactively. Stock supplies, distribute equipment, and perform messenger functions. Communicate clearly and effectively with the healthcare team. Understand cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional conduct. Foster positiverelationships with colleagues and support a respectful work environment. Complete clerical duties as required. Follow safety protocols, infection control standards, and hospital policies. Respond to emergent situations within the scope of the Care Attendant role. Offer one-on-one companionship and patient supervision as needed. Report equipment malfunctions promptly. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job. Completion of UPMC Care Attendant training or one clinical rotation in nursing school. Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques. Strong oral and written communication skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 34 clearance.