JR158893 Safety Aide (As Needed) - NIGHT SHIFT

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Safety Aide to support patients under the supervision of an RN. The role focuses on safety, hygiene, comfort, and environmental monitoring to protect patients at risk of harm, with responsibilities including reporting changes and maintaining infection control practices.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification. The position emphasizes effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies within a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Customer service and effective communication skills.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain emotionally mature and use sound judgment.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety and environment; report changes to RN.
• Assist with hygiene, comfort, and safety under RN direction.
• Collect data and communicate with RN; provide shift reports.
• Respond calmly in emergencies and initiate appropriate actions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Observation and safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Safety Aide position works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position is to ensure consistent and appropriate oversight of a patient who is at risk of intentionally hurting themselves or others. The Safety Aide provides hygiene, comfort, and safety needs to an assigned patient of any age.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 50% Patient /Environmental Safety/Observation of Environment for Potential Hazards and Initiates Safety Measures; Conducts and documents regular patient safety checks; reports concerns and significant changes to RN. Maintains safe and hygienic environment, identifying and reporting safety hazards, keeps hazardous material in proper and safe place. Follows infection control procedures and standard precautions in providing patient care. Wear protective personal equipment PP e as appropriate Accompany patient to procedures, under the direction of the RN. Establishes caring and supportive relationship with patient and family. Notify RN immediately if unable to manage patient or environment Helps patient use problem-solving and coping skills appropriately. Serves as a role model for healthy behaviors and effective communication skills. Documents observations and patient data in accordance with hospital policy. Maintains current documentation in patient medical record.
• 25% Patient Care-Assists in Performing Hygiene, Comfort, and Safety Needs of Patients under Direction of, and as Assigned by RN. Keep patient as the central focus.
• 20% Communication Gather data and report to RN. Interact with the patient as appropriate and use reorientation techniques and utilize learned de-escalation techniques Obtain report from RN prior to beginning of shift Give a verbal report to RN prior to leaving the unit/shift.
• 5% Performs Adequately in Emergency Situations. Maintains composure Notifies the appropriate persons, according to policies Initiates appropriate emergency measures.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description

BLS to be completed in orientation Customer Service Skills Effective communication skills Critical thinking skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Emotionally mature, uses sound judgment; Ability to make decisions calmly and quickly. Agility to intervene with aggressive patients. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

Work Shift

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment