Safety Attendant

Novant Health; Midway (NC); Presencial; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is seeking a Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one observation and support for patients whose behaviors may pose risks, ensuring safety and timely reporting to the nursing team. The role requires high school diploma or GED, hospital experience preferred, and completion of De-Escalation Techniques, Life Support Responder, and MOAB trainings within specified timelines.

You will participate in daily activities, monitor vitals, maintain a clean environment,

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Must complete De-Escalation Techniques, Life Support Responder, MOAB within designated timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 observation and support for at-risk patients, reporting concerns to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as delegated by the nurse.
• Obtain and record vital signs and capillary blood glucose readings, notify nurse of abnormal results.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment following infection-control and safety protocols.
• Document care accurately and on time; respond to pages or calls and assist with patient transport.

Conhecimentos

Infection control knowledge

Patient safety

Body mechanics

Documentation

Age-group care

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

De-Escalation Techniques

Life Support Responder

MOAB Training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

What We Offer

The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse.

Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am

Location: Brunswick Medical Center

What You\'ll Do

• Provide 1:1 observation and support for patients whose behaviors may pose a risk to themselves or others, ensuring safety and reporting concerns to the nursing team.


• Assist patients with simple daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility as delegated by the nurse.


• Obtain and record vital signs and capillary blood glucose readings, notifying the nurse immediately when results fall outside normal ranges (as described in the job description).


• Maintain a clean, safe, and clutter-free environment while following infection-control, body-mechanics, and safety protocols.


• Document care accurately and on time, respond promptly to pages or calls, and support patient transport when needed

What We\'re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.


• Experience: Previous hospital experience, preferred.


• Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required. Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required. Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.


• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines. Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion. Basic computer skills for documentation.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

200653