Patient Safety Attendant

Patient Safety Attendant

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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.
• Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist. Adheres to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Effective verbal and written communication.