Nursing Aide (Patient Safety Attendant)
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Job Summary
Location: Hilo Hawaii
Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Work Shifts:
- Days: 6:45am-3:15pm
- Evenings: 2:45pm- 11:15pm
- Nights: 10:45pm-7:15am
This is a full-time temporary position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.
The Patient Safety Attendant (Nurse Aide) provides continuous observation and non-clinical support for high-risk patients within the acute care hospital setting. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Safety Attendant ensures the safety of patients who may be at risk for falls self-harm or wandering due to cognitive impairment or medical conditions. This is a vital role in maintaining the safety and Aloha spirit of care for our Hilo community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Continuous Observation: Maintain constant visual contact with the assigned patient to ensure safety and prevent injury from falling inflicting harm to self or others. May assist the assigned Certified Nurse Aide with basic ADLs for patient (ex: assisting with bath helping a patient)
- Safety Intervention: Promptly alert nursing staff via call light or emergency alarm if the patient attempts to leave the bed remove medical equipment or exhibits escalating behavior.
- Patient Engagement: Provide therapeutic companionship including reading to patients or engaging in calming conversation to reduce agitation (delirium/dementia care).
- Documentation: Maintain accurate Logs documenting patient activity and behavior at required intervals (typically every 1530 minutes).
- Environment of Care: Ensure the patients immediate environment is free of hazards and report any safety concerns to the Charge Nurse.
- Supportive Care: Assist with non-clinical tasks such as tidying the bedside area or assisting the RN with positioning (within scope)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: * Entry-Level: Willing to train individuals with a strong desire to work in healthcare.
- Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital long-term care or behavioral health setting.
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
- Must successfully pass a background check
- Drug Testing
- Medical Clearance
Other Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills patience and the ability to remain alert for extended periods.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining focused.
- Ability to assist with patient mobility or emergency response as needed.
- Stand: Frequently
- Walk: Frequently
- Sit: Frequently
- Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
- Reach Outward: Occasionally
- Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
- Climb Crawl Kneel Bend: Occasionally
- Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs.
- See: Constantly
- Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
- Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
- Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
- Constantly (5 hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting Indoors Temperature Controlled
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.
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
Heluna Health's innovative services and evidence-based programs improve the overall health and well-being of our communities.
