Patient Safety Attendant - Nights

Job Summary

The patient safety attendant's role is to be present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with, and de‑escalate the patient, and to notify nursing personnel if the patient condition changes or requires assistance. The patient safety attendant also serves as a resource to assist the PCT/MST and/or nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient but does not substitute for the normal staff job scopes.

• Require BLS/CPR certification within ninety (90) days of start date.
• Require Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within sixty (60) days of hire date.
• Require meeting the physical demand requirements indicated within the ADA requirements at the time of and throughout employment.

• Prefer previous experience in a healthcare field.
• Prefer demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide calm verbal feedback to patients, re‑direct behavior, and reinforce safety with patients.
• Prefer demonstrated knowledge/experience of growth and development, and the ability to interact, communicate and care for a specific patient population with care and compassion.
• Prefer the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• High School Diploma, GED or Certificate (HS EQ).

All individuals providing care to vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse ().