Care Attendant (Part-Time) Cranberry Township
Company: UPMC
Location: Cranberry
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
**Description**
*This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus of up to
$250*
Sherwood Oaks is hiring a Care Attendant to work a flexible,
Part-Time schedule!
The Care Attendant provides limited patient care, support, and
observation services in accordance with established policies and
procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician, to
assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is
maintained at all times. The responsibilities of the Care Attendant
include patient observation, hygiene (bath and oral care), bed
making, transfer assistance, and comfort measures.
Join the team that's providing the highest quality of care to
seniors in our communities. With state-of-the-art safety protocols
and the support of an academic medical center, UPMC Senior
Communities has demonstrated a continued commitment to keeping both
our residents and our employees safe and healthy, especially
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Make a true impact at our senior living facilities, where you'll
have the confidence that your care is clinically backed by a
best-in-class health care system and the rewarding knowledge that
you are changing lives every day.
**Responsibilities:**
+ 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 patient. Provides feedback to the
RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
Completes clerical functions as needed by department.
+ Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and
communicates learning needs to the direct supervisor. Takes action
to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Request?s assistance
in planning and prioritizing activities, as needed. 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.
+ 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 patient.
+ Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports
changes in patient status. Completes clerical functions as needed
by department. Complies with safety policies and procedures
including standard precautions and understands policies and
procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure. Strictly adheres to
all policies and practices relative to patient care and
hospital-related information. Responds within the scope of the Care
Attendant role to emergent situations. Provide one-on-one
companionship/supervision with patients.
+ Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard
precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne
pathogen exposure. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices
relative to patient care and hospital-related information. Responds
within the scope of the Care Attendant role to emergent situations.
Provide one-on-one companionship/supervision with patients.
+ *Performs in accordance with system-wide
competencies/behaviors.
+ *Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
+ 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 34
+ OAPSA
+ **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
REQNUMBER: 405514759
Keywords: UPMC, Erie , Care Attendant (Part-Time) Cranberry Township, Other , Cranberry, Pennsylvania
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