Patient Safety Attendant

About the Role

The Patient Safety Attendant provides continuous observation and maintains a safe environment for assigned patients under the direction of a registered nurse (RN). This role plays a critical part in ensuring patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining patient privacy and dignity, and promptly reporting any changes in patient behavior or condition.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors assigned patients to ensure safety, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Complies with patient confidentiality standards and adheres to hospital policies regarding privacy and security.
• Follows infection control precautions, including proper hand hygiene and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in compliance with facility guidelines.
• Ensures patient environment remains clean and safe, handling bio-hazardous waste and chemicals according to facility policies.
• Protects patient privacy, dignity, and respect during all interactions and care activities.
• Assists with non-clinical tasks such as repositioning, reorienting, and engaging patients in appropriate activities to reduce anxiety and restlessness.
• Reports safety hazards, unusual behaviors, or changes in patient condition to the RN or appropriate personnel immediately.
• Follows facility safety policies, procedures, and service excellence standards.
• Completes delegated duties accurately and in a timely manner as directed by the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• 0-1 years of experience as a patient sitter or similar role in a healthcare setting required.

Skills

• Ability to maintain continuous patient observation and respond to safety concerns appropriately.
• Strong verbal communication skills to interact with patients, nurses, and the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of hospital safety protocols, infection control, and patient confidentiality regulations (HIPAA).
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize changes in patient behavior or condition.
• Professionalism and compassion in all patient interactions.

Qualifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support certification required within 14 days of hire.