Night Shift Patient Safety Attendant — Observant Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Well-being Program

Career Growth

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to monitor patients and help maintain a safe environment during night shifts. This role involves continuous observation, verbal redirection from at-risk behaviors, and close collaboration with the nursing team to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, assisting with ADLs, maintaining privacy, and responding quickly to changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification 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.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal redirection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to monitor patients and help maintain a safe environment during night shifts. This role involves continuous observation, verbal redirection from at-risk behaviors, and close collaboration with the nursing team to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, assisting with ADLs, maintaining privacy, and responding quickly to changes in patient condition.