Patient Safety & Care Partner

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to observe patients and assist with basic care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role covers assignments across Tuscaloosa and Northport facilities.

Responsibilities include direct patient observation, safety for at-risk individuals, assisting with daily care tasks, documenting care, and participating in competency requirements across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and provide basic care under RN supervision.
• Direct observation of patient at all times.
• Keep at-risk patients safe from self-harm or harm to others.
• Assist with intake and output measurements.
• Assist with positioning, lifting and turning patients.
• Assist with bedpan, urinal or commode use.
• Care for incontinent patients and skin care for immobilized patients.
• Ambulate and feed patients.
• Document care according to policies and procedures.
• Complete competency per job class (age groups: adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Apply safety principles and proper body mechanics in care tasks.
• Maintain clean, safe patient rooms and conserve supplies.
• Support nursing staff to maintain a safe environment for suicidal patients.

Skills

Observation

Safety awareness

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Patient Safety Companion to observe patients and assist with basic care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role covers assignments across Tuscaloosa and Northport facilities.

Responsibilities include direct patient observation, safety for at-risk individuals, assisting with daily care tasks, documenting care, and participating in competency requirements across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.