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UPMC WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SERVICES, LLC Care Attendant in Cumberland, Maryland
::: {field="description"} UPMC Western Maryland is looking for a Casual Care Attendant to support our Behavioral Health Unit on an As Needed basis. This is a varied shift position that will include weekends and holidays. 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. Must routinely perform the UPMC core responsibilities for Care Attendants: Maintains a safe patient environment, including safety checks, and keeping patient rooms clean. Interacts and attends to patients and families on a regular basis. Provides fall prevention, observation, bed making, and ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning/repositioning). Assists with IandO, and weights. Skilled at constant observation and psychiatric observation competencies. 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 the patient.
Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
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