Patient Safety Attendant

Job Summary The Patient Safety Attendant assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patient at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. The Patient Safety Attendant performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner, functioning under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

• Observes the patient at the bedside.
• Assists with maintaining a safe environment.
• Serves as a role model fostering positive communications.
• Calls for assistance and notifies the nurse of immediate patient or staff needs. Assists with providing a quiet environment.
• Provides hand-off communication as appropriate to job duties.
• Provides diversional activities such as reading to patients, talking to patients, watching TV and/or listening to radio with the patient.
• Reports patient care requests to the nursing staff.
• Initiates or participates in CPR (BLS certification required.) Obtained within 2 months of employment.
• Assists with maintaining documentation according to established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with others.
• Respect for patients and patient families
• Consistency with CHS Blue Ridge behavioral standards

Physical Requirements

Range of motion within functional limits. Frequent walking, standing, sitting. Requires functional vision and hearing. Eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• On the job training will be provided for essential responsibilities of the job.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider certification.
• Current CPI Training (obtain with 2 months of employment