Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Safety Attendant will provide 1:1 observation, assist to provide care and prevent the patient from harm. Will assist with the patient's care based on valid competencies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Patient Activities
Provide diversion activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic.
Engage in age specific play activities that are distracting and therapeutic (i.e. board games, card games, painting, reading); reinforce positive behavior.
Provide support as outlined in the plan of care.
Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals.
Patient Safety
Keep room clean and tidy .
Maintain a calm environment.
Act in the role of Patient Service Associate when cross-trained and no safety attendants needed.
Adhere to principles of pediatric safety to ensure a safe environment for patients through use of handrails, seatbelts, patient accessibility to call bell, etc.
Maintain standard precautions as ordered for patient.
Report safety hazards to staff (i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment).
Communication
Report pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines.
With RN establish priorities for individual patient; communicate with team members to establish priority tasks.
Maintain regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; perform activities within prescribed scope and seek clarification when needed.
Confer with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue.
The use of the personal cell phone and ear bud is prohibited when sitting and/or watching a patient
