UPMC Hamot is hiring a Nursing Assistant to join the team on our 3 South Observational unit!

If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

This position is Full-Time, with rotating day and night shifts. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage required.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, and transporting. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment; performs safety checks and equipment cleaning. Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment; stocks rooms and unit areas. Delivers nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail. Performs core nursing assistant tasks: ADLs, vital signs, blood glucose, weights, I&O, Foley care, telemetry monitor application, and specimen collection. Applies, monitors, and removes restraints per protocol; provides diversional activities to reduce restraint use. Responds to call lights, phones, and emergent situations within scope. Documents care and completes clerical duties as needed. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team; reports patient status changes to RN. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety. Participates in self-assessment, seeks feedback, and identifies learning needs. Reports equipment malfunctions and supports departmental efficiency. Provides one-on-one companionship/supervision when required. Adheres strictly to safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies. Access to medications is limited to distribution to nursing staff.