Patient Safety Attendant - Full-Time Days

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Florida seeks a Patient Safety Attendant to provide direct observation and support for designated patients, monitoring behavior, de-escalating when needed, and communicating changes to nursing staff. The role also serves as a resource to assist PCT/MST and nursing teams with basic tasks while maintaining safety and comfort for patients.

The position emphasizes patient safety, clear communication, and teamwork within the care setting, with adherence to

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of start.
• CPI certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Must meet ADA physical demand requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe designated patient and monitor behavior to ensure safety.
• De-escalate situations and communicate changes to nursing personnel.
• Assist PCT/MST and nursing staff with basic tasks while maintaining patient safety.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

CPI certification

ADA physical demands

Education

HS Diploma/GED/Certificate

Job description

Department

Patient Safety Attendants

Job Summary

The patient safety attendant's role is to be present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with, and de-escalate the patient, and notify nursing personnel if the patient condition changes or requires assistance. The patient safety attendant also serves as a resource to assist the PCT/MST and or nursing staff with basic functions for the designated patient but does not substitute for the normal staff job scopes.

Required Qualifications

• Require BLS\CPR certification within ninety (90) days of start date.
• Require Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification is obtained within sixty (60) days of hire date.
• Require the physical demand requirements indicated within the ADA requirements be met at the time of and throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer previous experience in a healthcare field.
• Prefer demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide calm verbal feedback to patients, re-direct behavior, and reinforce safety with patients.
• Prefer demonstrated knowledge/experience of growth and development, and possess the ability to interact, communicate and care for specific patient population with care and compassion.
• Prefer the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/