Patient Safety Attendant

Rumford Hospital • Rumford, ME

264d

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. 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred.

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.
• Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean, Brown scrubs are required.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
• Demonstrates an understanding of fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED