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Patient Care Support

Care Attendant

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Rotating

PostedJanuary 30, 2026

Pay$19.00–$29.85 / hr

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About this role

Join our team as a Full-Time Care Attendant!

A Care Attendant provides basic patient care and ensures a safe and clean environment under the guidance of nurses and physicians. The role includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and moving patients, while also performing safety checks and keeping patient rooms organized.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support patient care by helping with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, moving, toileting, repositioning).
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment, including performing safety checks and cleaning patient areas.
  • Assist in stocking supplies, delivering meals and water, and distributing patient mail.
  • Observe patients closely, reporting any changes in condition to the nurse.
  • Support clerical tasks and communication within the healthcare team.
  • Follow hospital policies, maintain professionalism, and adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Provide companionship and supervision for patients when needed.
  • Respond to emergency situations within the scope of the role.
  • If no previous patient care training, successful completion of ST Health care attendant(sitter) training program

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Clearances with renewal:
    • Act 31, Act 33, 34, 73

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.00–$29.85 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Care Attendant — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

Care Attendant at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.

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# Care Attendant

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $19.00–$29.85 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-30T10:30:34.463Z

## Description

Join our team as a Full-Time Care Attendant!

A Care Attendant provides basic patient care and ensures a safe and clean environment under the guidance of nurses and physicians. The role includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and moving patients, while also performing safety checks and keeping patient rooms organized.
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From PCT to nursing school — Sam’s story

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Rotating

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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