Patient Safety Attendant

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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 ongoing observation and alerts the nursing staff as patient care needs arise.

• Respond to patients promptly and courteously, notifying appropriate personnel of patient requests in a timely manner.
• Report unusual occurrences to a charge nurse or supervisor immediately.
• Assist in maintaining the patient environment by ensuring it is safe, clean, and comfortable.
• Notify nursing personnel as needed when a patient requires assistance such as positioning, holding, feeding, and toileting. Understand how to obtain emergency assistance if required.
• Ensure competency in all required skills, completing competency assessment annually per the documented checklist and adhering to documented policies and processes. Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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Employer:

Pardee - HCHC

Entity:
Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit:
Psychiatry

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime:
No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.