Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team - West Region Night or Weekend Shifts
About The Position
Patient Safety Attendant - Resource Team - West Region Night or Weekend Shifts Job Req ID: 271421 Position Number: 00146508 Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Variable/On Call Shift Details : 12hr shifts; night shift during the week & every other wkd OR night shift on the weekends Standard Hours: 36.00 Department Name: NSG - Float Pool Location: Corporate Operations Location Details: Float Position - Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, CMC Main, CMC Mercy Carolinas HealthCare System is Atrium Health. Our mission remains the same: to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit carolinashealthcare.org/AtriumHealth Job Summary 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
