Patient Safety Monitor & Care Aide

UMass Memorial Health; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health believes everyone is a caregiver and invites you to join our Patient Safety Observer team. You will provide continuous safety observation for assigned patients, support daily activities, and report issues through the nursing team.

This role emphasizes dignity, safety, and compassionate care across shifts. The position requires a High School diploma and CPR within 6 months, with a 36-hour workweek; holidays and weekends on a rotating schedule are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification within 6 months of hire is required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains good human relations skills and introduces self to patient.
• Observes for suicidal/violent behavior and keeps patient in visual contact.
• Monitor visitors to ensure safety around patient belongings.
• Maintains 15-minute checks with documentation.
• Observe more than one patient if appropriate and follow nurse directions.
• May transport patients as directed by the licensed staff in charge.
• Assist with ancillary activities when not observing a patient.
• Work in a float position across areas with patient needs.
• Maintain patient dignity and advocate for the patient.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

UMass Memorial Health believes everyone is a caregiver and invites you to join our Patient Safety Observer team. You will provide continuous safety observation for assigned patients, support daily activities, and report issues through the nursing team.

This role emphasizes dignity, safety, and compassionate care across shifts. The position requires a High School diploma and CPR within 6 months, with a 36-hour workweek; holidays and weekends on a rotating schedule are included.