Patient Safety Attendant

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.

What we are looking for:

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 personalities and work styles.

• Strong prioritization, multi-tasking and coordination skills within a fast-paced environment.

• Personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.