Patient Safety Attendant-Float Pool PRN

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide continuous observation and support for patients requiring close supervision, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well‑being. You will assist with daily living activities, respond to requests, maintain a safe, clean environment, report concerns to nursing staff, and help the team deliver high‑quality care.

The role involves emergency readiness, proper documentation, and compassionate communication with patients and families

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHA CPR certification required; CNA certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide close observation and assist with daily living activities.
• Able to respond to emergencies and follow hospital procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring of patients requiring close supervision to ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, call lights, and immediate needs, and report changes to the RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living: hygiene, toileting, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and meals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized patient environment and ensure bed locks and accessible call bells.
• Support patient comfort with water, comfort measures, and a quiet environment.
• Assist in emergencies following hospital policies and procedures.
• Orient patients and families, answer questions, and communicate respectfully.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to report assignments and safety concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

AHA CPR certification required

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

The Patient Safety Attendant provides continuous observation and support for patients to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being. Assists with daily care activities, responds to patient needs, maintains a safe and clean environment, communicates patient concerns to nursing staff, and collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality patient care while following safety and emergency procedures.

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.

Basic patient care skills preferred.

Education Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

License/Certification Requirements

AHA CPR certification required.

CNA certification preferred.

Salary Min ($)

USD $16.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $25.00