Patient Safety Attendant

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Posting Job Description What we offer: Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials Benefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater Educational assistance: Success Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals Hours: Days 7PM - 7AM: About The Job: Responsible for proactively ensuring and maintaining patient safety and security under the direction of Registered Nurse. Observes and monitors safety and comfort of non-suicidal patients who require frequent or continual observation and contact, due to psychiatric, medical and/or safety reasons. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: CPI certification required; must be obtained with 6 months of hire. Responsible for maintaining ongoing CPI renewals Special Skills and Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, visitors and hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes by reporting and summoning assistance. Solid customer service skills. Ability to work in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalitie...