Patient Safety Attendant - Part Time, Nights

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to join our Central Staffing team! This is a Part Time, benefits eligible position on the night shift. The patient safety attendant is an employee of CMMF. Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient safety attendant provides direct observation of a patient at risk for safety. The Patient safety attendant performs duties in accordance with performance standards established for the job and appropriate to the position. In addition, the Patient safety attendant conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of CMMF.

Requirements

• Heart saver Certification preferred but not required.
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred but not required.
• The ability to communicate effectively and understand specific instructions is required.
• Knowledge of safe body mechanics and the environment of the hospital are required.
• Sufficient interpersonal skills to interact with staff and patients are required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates in a clear and concise manner to the Coordinator/Charge Nurse on the floor.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner to RNs.
• Works with the Coordinator/Nurse to assign breaks and meal time.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age groups served.
• Reports patient complaint of pain to supervising RN.
• Observes patient's mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising RN.
• Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures.
• Treats patient and families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Ensures environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies after completion of educational requirements as defined by manager.
• Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new activities, alternative techniques, developmental skills, etc.

Benefits

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED