Patient Safety Specialist (PRN) — Protect & Support Patients

Bronson Healthcare; Paw Paw Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) for BLH/BSH on a PRN, part-time basis in Paw Paw. The role focuses on promoting patient safety and providing companionship under supervision at Bronson Lakeview and Bronson South Haven facilities.

Under supervision, you will observe and report patient activities, respond to safety needs, and assist with transfers, feeding, and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in a health care delivery setting preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients/families and others.
• Must have home telephone or telephone contact.
• Safe patient handling required.
• Maintains neat and orderly work environment.
• Maintain knowledge level to assist in patient turns and transfers and feeding.

Responsibilities

• 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity.
• 10% Communicating with the responsible R.N. about patient status and input for care planning.
• 5% Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests occasionally.
• 5% Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Patient care

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bronson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Patient Safety Assistant (PSA) for BLH/BSH on a PRN, part-time basis in Paw Paw. The role focuses on promoting patient safety and providing companionship under supervision at Bronson Lakeview and Bronson South Haven facilities.

Under supervision, you will observe and report patient activities, respond to safety needs, and assist with transfers, feeding, and comfort.