Patient Observer

About the Role

Patient Safety Attendants perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN, considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. They work with high-risk suicide precaution patients and must remain with and observe the assigned patient at all times, ensuring the patient is never unattended.

Responsibilities

• Setting up food trays and assisting with eating
• Assisting patients with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)
• Offering fluids
• Accompanying patients on walks
• Assisting patients to the bathroom or chair
• Providing diversionary activities
• Replacing nasal cannula
• Re-applying intermittent compression devices (ICDs or SCDs)
• Arranging meal and break times with the patient's nurse to ensure continuous observation

Requirements

• High school diploma
• CPR or BLS Certification
• Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions

Schedule

• Shifts: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Every other weekend and holiday required per year for full-time and part-time team members

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with daily pay option
• Benefits effective on day one (no waiting periods)
• Full benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan, with Tier 1 and Tier 2 provider options)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Trinity Health
• Tuition reimbursement