Safety Attendant

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

4d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm.

Requirements

American Heart Association BLS
Computer literate in Epic documentation
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
Excellent customer service, exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Exercises a high degree of initiative and judgement
Knowledge and ability to create excellence in service
Self-motivated, self-starter and able to organize efforts around helping clients have a positive experience
The ability to deal with difficult and stressful situations in a calm, compassionate and professional manner

Nice To Haves

Medical Terminology class or Medical Career courses
Computer and telephone experience, excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room.
Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing and procedures occurring away from the patient’s normal environment.
Establishes a safe, risk-free environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention.
Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations.
Monitors patient physical and emotional condition. Reports any changes in status promptly while remaining in direct line of sight with the patient.
Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others.
Seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
Creates clear, accurate documentation in the electronic health record. (Epic)
Performs other duties as assigned.