Patient Safety Attendant

Description

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Summary:
The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing either 1:1 or 1:2 focused, non-clinical, observation of patients identified with safety risks. The Attendant assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patients at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alerts the nursing staff as patient care needs arise.

Responsibilities:
*Responds to patients promptly and courteously, notifying appropriate personnel of patient requests in a timely manner
*Reports unusual occurrences to a charge nurse or supervisor immediately.
*Assists in maintaining the patient environment by maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable atmosphere
*Notifies nursing personnel, as needed, when patient requires assistance such as positioning, holding, feeding, and toileting. Understands how to obtain emergency assistance, if needed.

PARDEE

Other information:
Qualifications

Required
*High School diploma or equivalent.
*Effective verbal and written communication.
01.6430.2190

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Psychiatry

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No