Patient Safety Assistant -PRN​/Shift - BLH and BSH

Position Overview

Title:

Patient Safety Assistant – PRN/Variable Shift – BLH & BSH

Location:

Bronson Lake View Hospital (BLH) and Bronson South Haven (BSH) – Bronson Healthcare Group.

• Under direct supervision of the manager, promote patient safety and companionship for assigned patients (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Observe and report patient activities and behaviors, and intervene appropriately to assure patient safety.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients, families, and other healthcare providers while practicing confidentiality and safety procedures.
• Provide services in accordance with policy and procedure manuals and exhibit competencies specific to the population served.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment, including proper body positioning, safe work practices, and the use of personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Assist with patient turns, transfers to commode/bathroom, feeding, and orientation of new sitters.
• Assist with diagnostic tests as required.
• Work within physical demands such as standing, walking, lifting light‑weight objects (up to 20 pounds) and assisting with heavier tasks.
• 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity
• 10% Communicating with the responsible R.N. about patient status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning
• 5% Accompanying patients for diagnostic tests occasionally
• 5% Maintaining a clean and orderly environment

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a health‑care delivery setting preferred.
• Clear communication abilities with patients/families and others.
• Proficiency in oral and written grammar and communication.
• Must have a home telephone or telephone contact.
• Safe patient handling skills required.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Comfortable with standing or walking for prolonged periods, lifting patients, and using patient transfer devices.
• Available to work on short notice.

Variable shift (PRN/Variable Shift), part‑time, scheduled weekly hours: 10 hours.