Patient Safety Assistant - PRN
Part-time position with hours and shift assigned as needed.
About the Role
To provide patient and family care as part of the health care team in accordance with the mission, vision, and policies and procedures of Bay Area Hospital. Monitors and adjusts environment to maintain safety in the environment of care. At the direction of the RN, may assist to feed the patient and assist in activities of daily living. The safety assistant is for the added safety of the patient who demonstrates behavior detrimental towards self or others.
Responsibilities
- Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
- Recognizes and reports abnormal occurrences
- Knows the fire plan and escape routes for patient and self
- Demonstrates competence by ongoing completion of any or all of the following:
- Proficiency testing
- Skill demonstration
- Practice of core standards for service excellence
- Provides patient care and performs tasks using job skills, growth, and development knowledge
Requirements
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
- SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire (must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6-month grace period)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written
Skills
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- Requires frequent use of personal computer
- Must demonstrate manual dexterity
Pay
Minimum $16.48 USD per hour, Maximum $24.18 USD per hour (this represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job).
Benefits
We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.
Union Affiliation: UFCW