When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Under the direction of a RN, contributes to the Hospital’s mission by providing a safeguard for our at-risk patients by monitoring the stay and keeping the nurse informed. This non-clinical staff position will have an impact on patient safety by minimizing falls and harm to self.
Job Description:
Education Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS
LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support
POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Adolescent, adult and geriatric
JOB FUNCTIONS
As part of the Patient Care Services team, this position performs the following tasks under the direction of a RN:
- Watches over patients that have been designated as a risk-to-self.
- Assists patients with walking.
- Effectively communicates with all members of the patient care team throughout the shift
and completes a thorough and comprehensive handoff with the other Patient Safety
Associates and RNs.
- Assists in the patient’s meal and nourishment, by setting up trays, feeding the patient
and/or assisting the patient in eating.
- Engages patients and family members in conversation and provides basic emotional
support.
- Assists patients in the set up of personal and oral hygiene needs and dressing.
- Keeps the room clean and tidy to improve the patient’s and family member’s experience.
Pay Range:
$18.00 – $24.23
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
