Patient Safety & Comfort Care Aide

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) to help maintain a safe environment for patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include patient observation, assisting with feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, and providing companionship.

The PSA will engage patients in activities they enjoy, document changes per protocol, and demonstrate the organization’s mission and values while delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of BLS Heartsaver during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the patient under RN direction.
• Observe patients and report changes to the RN per protocol.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulating.
• Engage patients in activities they enjoy (reading, cards, etc.).
• Provide companionship and support to patients.

Skills

Communication with staff

Discretion and courtesy

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) to help maintain a safe environment for patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include patient observation, assisting with feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, and providing companionship.

The PSA will engage patients in activities they enjoy, document changes per protocol, and demonstrate the organization’s mission and values while delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital