Job description
**Job Title: Care Attendant**
The Care Attendant is responsible for delivering direct patient care, monitoring services, and aiding with daily living activities to promote high-quality patient support. This role also involves ensuring a safe and clean environment, as well as assisting the nursing staff with the management of supplies and administrative tasks. Applicants should be capable of handling patient care responsibilities and have a solid understanding of body mechanics and transfer methods. A Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment, and individuals under the age of 18 must possess a valid work permit.
UPMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
