Patient Safety Attendant
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital the Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients. This position involves continuous observation of assigned patients verbal redirection from at-risk behaviors and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure quality care.
What Youll Do
- Provide continuous visual observation of assigned patients including behavioral health populations
- Verbally redirect patients from unsafe behaviors and notify nursing staff of concerns
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Document patient interactions and observations in medical records and handoff reports
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Collaborate with nursing staff and participate in handoff communication
- Respond quickly to changes in patient behavior or condition
- Work with patients in isolation while maintaining proper precautions
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross preferred
- Previous hospital experience preferred
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Work Schedule: Full time
- 36-hour Nights
- 7 pm - 7:30 am
- Be part of a mission-driven organization
- Gain experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Supportive team culture and meaningful work
About Saint Francis Hospital
Saint Francis Hospital a member of Trinity Health Of New England has been a cornerstone of care in Connecticut since 1897. As a 617-bed teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center we are committed to excellence in patient care education and innovation.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
