Patient Safety Companion

About the Role

Provide continuous direct observation and surveillance for assigned patients with known or suspected suicidal symptoms or exhibiting symptoms of emotional illness that has been determined by a physician to be at risk for suicide, and patients that are at high risk for falls and injury.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• BLS certification required

Skills

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort
• Medical terminology training preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday
• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• Minimal noise levels
• Minimal exposure to computer work
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Occasional exposure to radiation

Primary Location: Baptist Health Resource Center

Job Type: Regular-Part time

Shift: First Shift