Full-Time Care Attendant (Mobility Technician)

About the role

Join Our Community! Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Care Attendants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

Responsibilities

· 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. · Maintain a 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. · Maintain effective communication and professional relationships. · Accept feedback, seek learning opportunities, and improve skills. · Assist with planning and prioritizing tasks as needed. · Participate in 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 positive relationships 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.

Qualifications

- 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

Career Growth

Grow Your Nursing Career Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder. Whether you’re looking to progress to an elevated role or continue your education, UPMC equips nurses with the resources, feedback, leadership, and benefits to help you succeed and achieve your career goals. Here’s how a few nurses have grown their careers through the years at UPMC:

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Advance Your Future A career with UPMC means more than just caring for patients – when you’re a part of UPMC Insurance Services Division, it means caring for more than four million insurance members, too. UPMC Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance products and services to our network across the country, providing peace of mind, better health, and financial security to our members, along with limitless career opportunities and a rewarding mission to those on our team.

Benefits and Life at UPMC

We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons. - Work-Life Balance - Development & Opportunities - Compensation - Performance & Recognition - Benefits Benefits that Matter to You We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life. - Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year - Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage - Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options - Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC - Employer-paid life insurance Support for You – and Your Family Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family. - Two weeks of paid parental leave - Family planning resources - Tuition assistance for dependents - Comprehensive health care for dependents - Emergency child and elder care options - Flexible work arrangements A Culture That Cares At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are. - Employee resource groups - Awards for champions of dignity & respect - Center for Workplace Culture and Engagement - Programs for veteran engagement