Compassionate Patient Safety Attendant (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant in Hendersonville, TN. The role provides non-clinical, 1:1 or 1:2 observation for patients with safety risks, remaining with the patient to ensure constant supervision and alerting nursing staff as needs arise.

The position supports a safe hospital environment and onsite work at Pardee UNC Health Care. Responsibilities include promptly addressing patient requests, reporting unusual occurrences, and maintaining a clean, safe patient area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient requests promptly and courteously.
• Notifies nursing staff of patient needs.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Notifies nursing personnel when patient requires assistance (e.g., positioning, feeding, toileting).
• Completes competency assessments and adheres to policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UNC Health is hiring a Patient Safety Attendant in Hendersonville, TN. The role provides non-clinical, 1:1 or 1:2 observation for patients with safety risks, remaining with the patient to ensure constant supervision and alerting nursing staff as needs arise.

The position supports a safe hospital environment and onsite work at Pardee UNC Health Care. Responsibilities include promptly addressing patient requests, reporting unusual occurrences, and maintaining a clean, safe patient area.