Compassionate Patient Safety Watch Aide

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to help provide a safe environment for patients under supervision, with training provided during orientation. The role requires mobility, ability to follow isolation precautions, and frequent patient checks to ensure safety.

You may travel with patients as needed and participate in additional duties as assigned. Starting at a posted minimum rate, the position emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, accurate documentation, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stay mobile according to the patients movement.
• Ability to work in isolation precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Work in isolation precautions.
• Provide frequent checks on patients with a Patient Watch Order.
• Direct patients to prevent falls or wandering.
• Record and document patient behavior.
• Travel with patient when needed.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Patient safety

Mobility

Isolation precautions

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to help provide a safe environment for patients under supervision, with training provided during orientation. The role requires mobility, ability to follow isolation precautions, and frequent patient checks to ensure safety.

You may travel with patients as needed and participate in additional duties as assigned. Starting at a posted minimum rate, the position emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, accurate documentation, and