Caregiver for Patient Safety & Comfort (Part-Time)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General seeks a Part-Time Patient Safety Assistant to provide direct observation for patients requiring safety supervision. You will stay at the bedside, assist with daily living activities, and communicate with the nursing team to ensure patient well-being.

The role emphasizes keeping patients safe, engaging them with diversions, and documenting actions in the EMR, while upholding Penn Medicine's standards and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job orientation and training provided.
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write English.
• CPR certification or training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for patient safety and safety observations.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, hygiene, feeding, etc.).
• Keep patient in direct line of vision; minimize interruptions and distractions.
• Escort and assist patients with mobility and bathroom needs.
• Communicate patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary team promptly.
• Document patient behaviors and interventions in the EMR or appropriate record.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General seeks a Part-Time Patient Safety Assistant to provide direct observation for patients requiring safety supervision. You will stay at the bedside, assist with daily living activities, and communicate with the nursing team to ensure patient well-being.

The role emphasizes keeping patients safe, engaging them with diversions, and documenting actions in the EMR, while upholding Penn Medicine's standards and patient dignity.