Safety Attendant

Job description

What We Offer
Join the Patient Safety Attendant team at Kernersville Medical Center, where you'll play an important role in maintaining a safe, supportive care environment for patients who require continuous observation. Work alongside nursing staff to monitor patient safety, assist with basic needs and provide compassionate support while helping protect patients from harm.
Why Team Members Choose This Role
• Make a direct impact on patient safety and well-being
• Provide continuous observation and support to patients requiring additional supervision
• Work closely with nurses and other members of the patient care team
• Gain valuable experience working in a hospital and patient-care environment
• Help create a safe, compassionate and supportive experience for patients

Facility: Kernersville Medical Center | Location: Kernersville, NC | Position Type: PRN | Work Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Day Shift
What You'll Do
• Provide continuous, direct observation of patients who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others
• Monitor patient behavior and promptly report changes or safety concerns to nursing staff
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment while following established safety protocols
• Assist patients with basic needs as directed by the nursing team
• Communicate effectively with nurses and other members of the care team
• Provide compassionate support while maintaining patient dignity, privacy and comfort
• Remain attentive and engaged throughout assigned patient observation

What We're Looking For
• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required.
• Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required.
• Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.
• Additional Skills Required:
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
• Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion.
• Basic computer skills for documentation.

Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
181351