Patient Safety Attendant
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**Description**Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.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.PARDEEOther information:QualificationsRequired- High School diploma or equivalent.- Effective verbal and written communication.01.6430.2190**Job Details**Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHCEntity: Pardee UNC Health CareOrganization Unit: PsychiatryWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: PARDEEHOSPExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.