What Does A Safety Attendant Do At Providence Hospital, Dc
* Monitors patients by use of video monitors.* Communicates and/or instructs patients by use of 2-way audio device.* Notifies clinical staff of any changes in patient condition and/or safety risk level.* Completes documentation of observations of patient activities, patient behaviors and other safety&comfort related issues.* Assists with meal set-up and feeding under guidance of clinical staff.* Accompanies patient for tests off of nursing unit (radiology, cardiology, respiratory, rehab) and remains with patient at all times
What Does A Safety Attendant Do At Whittier Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
* Under the supervision of the nurse caring for the patient, remains with and continuously observes assigned patient/s.* When not observing patient, escorts family and visitors on and off unit.* Prerequisites:* High School Diploma or GED, with some advanced training or education preferred.* Able to read, write and speak English.* Prior experience performing patient care preferred.* Current CPR upon hire or within 90 days of hire.* Ability to follow directions, coordinate a variety of responsibilities and receive supervision from several sources.* Location:* Westborough, MA * Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital* Category:* Nursing
What Does A Safety Attendant Do At St. John Providence Health System
* Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.* Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.* Removes visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.* Assists with keeping patient's room clean, safe and orderly.* Maintains visual observations at all times.* Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required.* Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations.* Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.* Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.* Arranges meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason in order that relief is provided to ensure constant patient observation.* Never leaves patient alone.* Assists patient with ordering dietary tray, setting up of patient's meal trays, feeding patient, basic positioning of patient, taking a ride in wheelchair and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.* May assist the PCT or RN with ambulation if directed to by the RN.* Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.* Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.* Assures patient environment safe.* Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse
