Patient Safety Assistant

Position Summary

This position provides supervision of patients requiring observation of their personal safety in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides one to one observation to ensure patient's personal safety/Observation of patients that may be provided by visual camera monitoring surveillance.
• Assists with feeding of patient under the direction of the RN
• Engages patient in diversional activities under the direction of the RN
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None required.
• License, Registry or Certification: Current CPR certification required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI course will be provided by Hunterdon.
• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to use language that is easily understood.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $18.00 - $22.50 Hourly
• Schedule: Sun - Sat every other weekend 645p - 715a, Evenings, Nights & Weekends