Patient Safety Assistant - Full Time - Days

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

5d•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
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Effective communication skills both verbally and written

Responsibilities

Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Recognizes and reports abnormal occurrences
Knows the fire plan and escape routes for patient and self
Demonstrates competence by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: Proficiency testing, Skill demonstration, Practice of core standards for service excellence
Provides patient care and performs tasks using job skills, growth, and development knowledge
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