Patient Safety Assistant - Full Time - Days

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

2d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

To provide patient and family care as part of the health care team in accordance with the mission, vision, and policies and procedures of Bay Area Hospital. Monitors and adjusts environment to maintain safety in the environment of care. At the direction of the RN, may assist to feed the patient and assist in activities of daily living. The safety assistant is for the added safety of the patient who demonstrates behavior detrimental towards self or others.

Requirements

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire which must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period
Effective communication skills both verbally and written
Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains patient safety from self and environment
Assists the patient with meals and feeding; activities of daily living
Assists patient up when necessary and as per instructions from an Registered Nurse
Maintain effective communication
Reports observations and safety measures utilized to Registered Nurse
Gives clear simple directions to patient, reinforces teaching and orientation to the patient
Follows direction from the Registered Nurse about safety for the patient and the environment of care
Maintain and enforce strict patient confidentiality and respect patient and family rights
Performs other duties as assigned