Healthcare Security: Patient Watchers (New Glasgow)

Paladin Security; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making the world a safer place! As a Patient Sitter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients in healthcare settings. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with healthcare teams, utilizing your exceptional customer service skills to provide attention and care to patients. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values its employees and promotes a culture of respect. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Security License and complete Paladin's training.
• Ability to work day and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety and report changes to staff.
• Log and report incidents from patients and visitors.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

De-escalation Techniques

Communication Skills

Monitoring Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

First Aid/CPR Certification

Tools

Two-way Radios

Computer Applications

Job description

Healthcare Security: Patient Watchers (New Glasgow & Truro)

Pay: Competitive

Location: New Glasgow / Nova Scotia

Employment Type: Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: 639037

Overview

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service, and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Job Skills / Requirements

This position is for the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow and the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro.

Patient Sitters will work one-on-one with patients within the healthcare environment. They will play an integral part in the overall operation of the healthcare team by ensuring patients are provided with proper attention, as per directions from nursing staff and the Shift Supervisor.

• Essential Responsibilities:
• Monitor the patient’s overall safety and report any changes to security and/or nursing staff.
• Ensure the safety of all stakeholders, including patients, clinical staff, and visitors, with de-escalation techniques.
• Log and report all incidents reported by hospital staff, physicians, patients, or visitors.
• Utilize two-way radios and computer applications for communicating site activities.
• Communicate in a truthful and receptive manner under all circumstances.
• Sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide specialized security services according to client needs.
• Maintain a detailed log of all patient interactions.

Patient Sitters will be required to obtain a Security License and complete Paladin's online and in-person training prior to being eligible for shifts.

Must be available to work day and overnight shifts.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
First Aid/CPR

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance

This job reports to the Regional Healthcare Manager.

This is a Full and Part-Time position with 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, and Weekends.

Number of Openings: 10

About the company

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