Safety Attendant

Novant Health; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to provide one-on-one support to hospitalized patients, helping keep them safe, comfortable, and cared for. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role involving assisting with bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, and fall prevention while maintaining constant observation.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• De‑Escalation Techniques within 90 days of employment, required.
• Life Support Responder within 90 days of employment, required.
• MOAB Training within 90 days after completion of De‑Escalation Training, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to patients, helping keep them safe, comfortable, and cared for.
• Assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, blood glucose checks, and fall prevention.
• Maintain constant observation and document observations as required.
• Support infection control guidelines and patient safety practices.

Skills

Infection control

Body mechanics

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MOAB Training

De-Escalation Techniques

Life Support Responder

Job description

What We Offer

Patient Safety Attendant

"Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every shift?"

As a Patient Safety Attendant, you'll provide one-on-one support to patients, helping keep them safe, comfortable, and cared for. This is a very hands-on, physically demanding role—you'll be on your feet, assisting with bathing, feeding, mobility, vital signs, blood glucose checks, and fall prevention while providing constant observation.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to stay active while making an impact, this is a great way to start or grow your healthcare career. Patient safety is your priority, and no two days are the same.

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

172555