Patient Safety & Comfort Observer

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Safety Observer to provide continuous safety monitoring for assigned patients. The role supports daily living activities, records observations, and reports concerns to licensed staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining 15–minute checks, staying within the patient’s visual field, assisting with ambulation and positioning, and following nurse directions. CPR certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous safety observation for assigned patients.
• Maintain 15-minute checks with documentation.
• Assist with activities of daily living as directed.
• Follow nurse in charge and communicate issues promptly.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Safety Observer to provide continuous safety monitoring for assigned patients. The role supports daily living activities, records observations, and reports concerns to licensed staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining 15–minute checks, staying within the patient’s visual field, assisting with ambulation and positioning, and following nurse directions. CPR certification is required within 6 months of hire.