Patient Safety Assistant - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) to help maintain a safe environment for patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include patient observation, assisting with feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, and providing companionship.

The PSA will engage patients in activities they enjoy, document changes per protocol, and demonstrate the organization’s mission and values while delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of BLS Heartsaver during orientation.

Responsabilités

• Provide a safe environment for the patient under RN direction.
• Observe patients and report changes to the RN per protocol.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulating.
• Engage patients in activities they enjoy (reading, cards, etc.).
• Provide companionship and support to patients.

Connaissances

Communication with staff

Discretion and courtesy

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) will provide a safe environment for the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Tasks include patient observation, assisting with feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, engaging in activities that the patient enjoys i.e. reading, playing cards, etc., and companionship. The PSA will maintain a commitment to the philosophy, mission, and values of the Henry Ford Health System (HFHS). The PSA working the monitor will recognize and report any changes observed to the RN per protocol.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient changes.
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Basic computer operation skills.
• Efficiency in multitasking.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of BLS Heartsaver during orientation.