Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team - South Region Night/Weekend Shifts

Atrium Health•Charlotte, NC

12d

About The Position

Assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patient at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. The Patient Safety Attendant performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner, functioning under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, and pulling.
May lift and carry up to 51 pounds occasionally.
Must speak and understand English with the ability to communicate effectively.
Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch.

Responsibilities

Observes the patient at the bedside.
Assists with maintaining a safe environment.
Calls for assistance and notifies the nurse of immediate patient or staff needs.
Assists with providing a quiet environment.
Provides hand-off communication appropriate job duties.
Assists in preparing food trays as needed.
Provides assistance at mealtime by setting up trays, opening food containers, cutting meat, and handing utensils to the patient.
Assists with feeding the patient after the licensed nurse determines the diet is appropriate for the patient and there is no difficulty swallowing or anticipated untoward event.
Provides diversional activities such as reading to patients, talking to patients, watching TV and/or listening to radio with the patient.
Reports patient care requests to the nursing staff.
Assists with maintaining documentation according to established policies and procedures.