Safety Aide (As Needed) - DAY SHIFT

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus is seeking a Safety Aide to work under a Registered Nurse to provide safety, hygiene, and comfort for patients at risk of harming themselves or others.

You will conduct safety checks, report changes to the RN, maintain a clean environment, assist with daily care, and respond calmly in emergencies while upholding high reliability and patient-centered care.

This role requires effective communication, critical thinking, and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Customer service and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work with accuracy and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety and environment and report concerns to RN.
• Assist with hygiene, comfort, and safety needs of patients.
• Communicate with patients, gather observations, and document in the medical record.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain composure according to policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Judgment

Aggressive Patient Intervention

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Safety Aide position works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position is to ensure consistent and appropriate oversight of a patient who is at risk of intentionally hurting themselves or others. The Safety Aide provides hygiene, comfort, and safety needs to an assigned patient of any age.

Responsibilities And Duties:

50%

Patient /Environmental Safety/Observation of Environment for Potential Hazards and Initiates Safety Measures; Conducts and documents regular patient safety checks; reports concerns and significant changes to RN. Maintains safe and hygienic environment, identifying and reporting safety hazards, keeps hazardous material in proper and safe place. Follows infection control procedures and standard precautions in providing patient care. Wear protective personal equipment PP e as appropriate Accompany patient to procedures, under the direction of the RN. Establishes caring and supportive relationship with patient and family. Notify RN immediately if unable to manage patient or environment Helps patient use problem-solving and coping skills appropriately. Serves as a role model for healthy behaviors and effective communication skills. Documents observations and patient data in accordance with hospital policy. Maintains current documentation in patient medical record.

25%

Patient Care-Assists in Performing Hygiene, Comfort, and Safety Needs of Patients under Direction of, and as Assigned by RN. Keep patient as the central focus.

20%

Communication Gather data and report to RN. Interact with the patient as appropriate and use reorientation techniques and utilize learned de-escalation techniques Obtain report from RN prior to beginning of shift Give a verbal report to RN prior to leaving the unit/shift.

5%

Performs Adequately in Emergency Situations. Maintains composure Notifies the appropriate persons, according to policies Initiates appropriate emergency measures.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

BLS to be completed in orientation Customer Service Skills Effective communication skills Critical thinking skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Emotionally mature, uses sound judgment; Ability to make decisions calmly and quickly. Agility to intervene with aggressive patients. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment