Patient Safety Attendant
About The Position
The Patient Safety Attendant provides in-room observation for assigned patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in collaboration with Patient Care Associates. The role includes clinical responsibilities, documenting tasks and observations, and upholding the Patient Bill of Rights. The attendant assists with personal hygiene, grooming, nutrition, mobility, and maintaining a clean and safe patient-room environment. They document observations and activities, communicate patient-care information to the Registered Nurse or Patient Care Associate, and promptly report changes in patient condition or signs of suicidal disposition. The role also requires effective interaction with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, along with strong customer service, organization, and multitasking skills. The attendant is expected to follow hospital-wide standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and service excellence; participate in improvement activities and annual competency assessment; use supplies and equipment prudently; and complete assigned projects within expected time frames.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Full command of spoken and written English.
- Sufficient physical ability to assist the Patient Care Associate and Registered Nurse with patient-care functions.
- Demonstrated computer aptitude.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days.
- Attend mandated training, including nonviolent crisis intervention, within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience preferred, including previous health care experience or experience as a companion to geriatric or psychiatric patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-room observation to assigned patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in collaboration with Patient Care Associates.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Assist with patient nutrition, including feeding, mealtime setup, supplying fluids, refilling water pitchers, and delivering supplemental or bedtime snacks.
- Lift, move, turn, and transport patients using appropriate equipment and proper body mechanics.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe patient-room environment.
- Communicate patient-care information to the Registered Nurse or Patient Care Associate.
- Document observations and activities and report pertinent changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Observe patients for signs of suicidal disposition and call for help immediately.
- Interact effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide customer service, acknowledge customer concerns, take corrective action, and escort customers when necessary.
- Participate in department- and hospital-wide process or outcome improvement activities and annual competency assessment.
- Use resources to maintain and improve professional knowledge and development, and comply with licensure or certification requirements.
- Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
- Complete projects and assignments within expected time frames.
- Participate in activities supporting the hospital’s mission and adhere to its standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, appearance, responsiveness, and service excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
