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Full-Time Care Attendant

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Variable

PostedDecember 7, 2025

Pay$18.19–$27.58 / hr

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About this role

Join Our Community!

Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? ST Health is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Care Attendants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at ST Health with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

 

Position: Full-Time Care Attendant
Department: 6 Pavilion Med/Surg Oncology
Location: ST Health Passavant (McCandless)
Shifts: Primarily M-F either 7AM -3PM or 8AM – 4PM. Hours vary by unit and are based on department need.

**Title and salary are based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

·       Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, mobility, and repositioning.

·       Perform core care attendant tasks: observation, hygiene, bed-making, transfers, and comfort measures.

·       Support patient activities such as calls, meals, and transport

·       Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment, completing safety checks and linen changes.

·       Provide patient feedback to RNs and report status changes.

·       Deliver meals, refill water pitchers, and distribute mail.

·       Maintain effective communication and professional relationships.

·       Accept feedback, seek learning opportunities, and improve skills.

·       Assist with planning and prioritizing tasks as needed.

·       Participate in self-review and suggest department improvements.

·       Take ownership of assignments and approach challenges proactively.

·       Stock supplies, distribute equipment, and perform messenger functions.

·       Communicate clearly and effectively with the healthcare team.

·       Understand cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional conduct.

·       Foster positive relationships with colleagues and support a respectful work environment.

·       Complete clerical duties as required.

·       Follow safety protocols, infection control standards, and hospital policies

·       Respond to emergent situations within the scope of the Care Attendant role.

·       Offer one-on-one companionship and patient supervision as needed.

·       Report equipment malfunctions promptly.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

  • Completion of ST Health Care Attendant training or one clinical rotation in nursing school
  • Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34 clearance

ST Health is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Pay range

$18.19–$27.58 / hr

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

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# Full-Time Care Attendant

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Passavant
- Pay: $18.19–$27.58 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:06:46.16Z

## Description

**Join Our Community!**

Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? ST Health is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Care Attendants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at ST Health with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.
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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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