Patient Safety Attendant — Compassionate Care

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for high-risk patients.

You will work with the patient care team, maintain direct line of sight, assist with transportation, daily living activities, and documenting changes in patient records. This role emphasizes safety, fall prevention, infection control, and compassionate support to patients and families.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in healthcare setting.
• Current BLS certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, compassion and empathy in all interactions.
• Maintain direct line of sight with the patient at all times.
• Accompany patients to ensure safety during transportation, testing and procedures.
• Establish a safe environment through fall prevention and infection control measures.
• Document changes in patient condition and care in medical records.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses and healthcare team regarding patient status.
• Assist with basic daily living activities as needed.

Skills

Patient safety

Job description

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for high-risk patients.

You will work with the patient care team, maintain direct line of sight, assist with transportation, daily living activities, and documenting changes in patient records. This role emphasizes safety, fall prevention, infection control, and compassionate support to patients and families.