Patient Safety Attendant

Job description

Under the supervision of a nurse, the Patient Safety Attendant provides continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Always maintains direct line of sight with patient, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
• Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
• Demonstrates caring and empathy in interactions. Treats all patients with courtesy and respect.
• Monitors patient physical and emotional condition and communicates any changes in status to nursing staff.
• Ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm.
• Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
• Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity.
• May assist with basic activities of daily living.
• May perform light cleaning of patient room.
• May assist with serving and collecting food trays.
• Protects patient confidentiality in accordance with all privacy and HIPAA laws.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Must demonstrate ability to don and doff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education : High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Licensure/Certification : N/A.
Experience: Must be at least 18 years old. 1 year patient care experience preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements : Frequent sitting and occasional standing and walking. Occasionally lift 10 pounds. Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.