PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT-FLOAT

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide continuous observation and monitoring of patients requiring close supervision, ensuring safety and accurate observation documentation. You will respond to requests, assist with daily activities, and maintain a safe, clean environment under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, adherence to emergency procedures, and collaboration with nursing staff to support high-quality care and positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in healthcare or patient care settings.
• Required to demonstrate confidence in interpersonal relationships and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring of patients requiring close supervision to ensure safety and prevent injury, documenting observations according to established guidelines.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, call lights, and immediate needs, communicating concerns and significant changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and meal preparation assistance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment by removing hazards, ensuring equipment safety, and keeping beds locked in the low position with call bells accessible.
• Support patient comfort and well-being by providing fresh drinking water, comfort measures, and a quiet, therapeutic environment.
• Assist in emergency situations, including codes, fires, electrical failures, and disaster response, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Promote positive patient and family experiences by introducing oneself, orienting patients and families to the unit, answering questions within scope, and demonstrating courteous, respectful communication.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and the healthcare team by reporting completed assignments, communicating safety concerns, and contributing to quality patient care and team goals.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Effective communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring of patients requiring close supervision to ensure safety and prevent injury, documenting observations according to established guidelines.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, call lights, and immediate needs, communicating concerns and significant changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and meal preparation assistance.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment by removing hazards, ensuring equipment safety, and keeping beds locked in the low position with call bells accessible.
• Support patient comfort and well-being by providing fresh drinking water, comfort measures, and a quiet, therapeutic environment.
• Assist in emergency situations, including codes, fires, electrical failures, and disaster response, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Promote positive patient and family experiences by introducing oneself, orienting patients and families to the unit, answering questions within scope, and demonstrating courteous, respectful communication.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and the healthcare team by reporting completed assignments, communicating safety concerns, and contributing to quality patient care and team goals.

Experience Required

• 0-2 years.
• Required to demonstrate confidence in interpersonal relationships and effective communication skills.

Education Requirements

• Basic patient care skills preferred.
• HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA CPR certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.