Patient Safety Attendant – 1:1 Observation (PRN)

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide 1:1 or 1:2 focused observation for patients with safety risks. The Attendant will stay with the patient at all times to ensure ongoing observation and will alert nursing staff as needs arise.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, with on-site work and per diem scheduling. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patients promptly and courteously, notifying appropriate personnel of patient requests in a timely manner.
• Reports unusual occurrences to a charge nurse or supervisor immediately.
• Assists in maintaining the patient environment by keeping a safe, clean and comfortable atmosphere.
• Notifies nursing personnel, as needed, when patient requires assistance such as positioning, holding, feeding, and toileting; knows how to obtain emergency assistance if needed.
• Ensures competency in all required skills and completes annual competency assessments per policy.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide 1:1 or 1:2 focused observation for patients with safety risks. The Attendant will stay with the patient at all times to ensure ongoing observation and will alert nursing staff as needs arise.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, with on-site work and per diem scheduling. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.