Patient Safety Assistant

Patient Safety Assistant at Parkview Health

• Assist with unit clerical activities
• Provide supervision and continuous monitoring of patients to ensure safety
• Report abnormal patient findings to Registered Nurse
• Safe and efficient transport movement of patients to and from clinical units
• General housekeeping duties for transport equipment

A Patient Safety Assistant may also supervise suicide‑watch patients.

High school graduate or GED; or a currently enrolled high school student age at least 17.

Must obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Health care and/or customer service experience is preferred, but not required.

• Interest in the healthcare field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to walk extensively.
• Must be able to walk while pushing wheelchair/cart/bed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.
• Must complete a physical abilities test.

Must attend mandatory training days week of start:
New Hire Orientation (Monday – all day) and Patient Care Essentials (Tuesday‑Thursday – all day).

• Seniority Level
  :
  Associate
• Employment Type
  :
  Full-time
• Job Function
  :
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
  :
  Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, Wellness and Fitness Services
• Location
  :
  Fort Wayne, IN
• Salary
  : $55,000.00 - $65,000.00