Evening Patient Safety Attendant — Observation & Care

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Patient Safety Attendant for the Evening Shift to provide continuous observation and support for patients, including behavioral health populations.

The role involves verbal redirection, ADL assistance, and collaboration with nursing staff, with a focus on safety, privacy, and timely handoffs. BLS preferred; hospital experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous visual observation of assigned patients, including behavioral health populations.
• Verbally redirect patients from unsafe behaviors and notify nursing staff of concerns.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Document patient interactions and observations in medical records and handoff reports.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and participate in handoff communication.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient behavior or condition.
• Work with patients in isolation while maintaining proper precautions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Patient Safety Attendant for the Evening Shift to provide continuous observation and support for patients, including behavioral health populations.

The role involves verbal redirection, ADL assistance, and collaboration with nursing staff, with a focus on safety, privacy, and timely handoffs. BLS preferred; hospital experience a plus.