Patient Safety Assistant — Per Diem Care Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch invites applications for a per diem Patient Safety Assistant to support daily operations in an assigned patient care unit. The role focuses on continuous observation, documentation, and safe transfers, working closely with the nursing team to promote patient safety.

Responsibilities include reporting to the nurse, communicating changes, maintaining privacy and infection control, and assisting with meals, mobility, and supplies.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1-year prior experience in a health care setting.
• Prefer previous hospital experience.
• Must have valid CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and documentation for patients identified as high risk.
• Communicate patient needs and changes to the assigned nurse or charge nurse.
• Assist with safe transfers and positioning of patients.
• Transport specimens and requisitions as needed.
• Help feed patients and assist with personal care.
• Maintain patient privacy and infection control practices.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Team player

Resource management

Partnership with management

Education

High school diploma

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Patient Call Systems

Posey Sitter Elite

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch invites applications for a per diem Patient Safety Assistant to support daily operations in an assigned patient care unit. The role focuses on continuous observation, documentation, and safe transfers, working closely with the nursing team to promote patient safety.

Responsibilities include reporting to the nurse, communicating changes, maintaining privacy and infection control, and assisting with meals, mobility, and supplies.