Patient Safety Attendant - Venice Campus - Full Time - Nights

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Florida is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to be present for designated patients, observe behavior, communicate with staff, de-escalate when needed, and notify nursing personnel if conditions change. The role supports PCT/MST and nursing staff, providing basic assistance without replacing their scope.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to safety protocols, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification required within 90 days of start date.
• CPI certification required within 60 days of hire date.
• ADA physicalDemands must be met at time of and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Be present for the designated patient, visually or physically.
• Observe patient behavior and communicate with nursing staff.
• De-escalate patient situations and notify nursing personnel if condition changes or assistance is needed.
• Assist PCT/MST and nursing staff with basic patient care tasks as needed without substituting for regular staff duties.

Skills

Calm communication

Observation skills

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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/