Nursing Aide (Patient Safety Attendant)

Phfe Wic; Hilo, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heluna Health in Hilo, HI is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant (Nurse Aide) for a full-time temporary role within the acute care hospital. Under supervision of an RN, you will provide continuous observation and non-clinical support to high-risk patients to help prevent falls, wandering, or self-harm.

Duties include maintaining constant observation, engaging patients with calm activities, documenting care logs, and assisting with non-clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Drug testing is required.
• Medical clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant visual contact with the patient to ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Prompt nursing staff if patient attempts to leave bed or exhibits escalating behavior.
• Provide therapeutic engagement to reduce agitation and support delirium/dementia care.
• Maintain logs documenting patient activity and behavior at regular intervals.
• Ensure the patient's environment is free of hazards and report safety concerns.
• Assist with non-clinical tasks and positioning within scope.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Alertness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a full-time temporary position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The Patient Safety Attendant (Nurse Aide) provides continuous observation and non-clinical support for high-risk patients within the acute care hospital setting. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Safety Attendant ensures the safety of patients who may be at risk for falls, self-harm, or wandering due to cognitive impairment or medical conditions. This is a vital role in maintaining the safety and "Aloha" spirit of care for our Hilo community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Continuous Observation: Maintain constant visual contact with the assigned patient to ensure safety and prevent injury from falling inflicting harm to self or others. May assist the assigned Certified Nurse Aide with basic ADLs for patient (ex: assisting with bath, helping a patient)
• Safety Intervention: Promptly alert nursing staff via call light or emergency alarm if the patient attempts to leave the bed, remove medical equipment, or exhibits escalating behavior.
• Patient Engagement: Provide therapeutic companionship, including reading to patients or engaging in calming conversation to reduce agitation (delirium/dementia care).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate "Logs", documenting patient activity and behavior at required intervals (typically every 15–30 minutes).
• Environment of Care: Ensure the patient's immediate environment is free of hazards and report any safety concerns to the Charge Nurse.
• Supportive Care: Assist with non-clinical tasks such as tidying the bedside area or assisting the RN with positioning (within scope)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: * Entry-Level: Willing to train individuals with a strong desire to work in healthcare.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care, or behavioral health setting.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Must successfully pass a background check
• Drug Testing
• Medical Clearance

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to remain alert for extended periods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining focused.
• Ability to assist with patient mobility or emergency response as needed.
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs.
• See: Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable =

Not required for essential functions

• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

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