Safety Monitor

Safety Monitors/Security Guards

Responsible for the overall security and well-being of the patients, staff, visitors, and physical facilities of Butler Hospital by ensuring that the proper policies and procedures are followed in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner. Also works in the Emergency Room/Patient Assessment Department. Responsible to perform scanning procedures on all non-staff entering the department. Will also assist Patient Assessment staff as needed.

• Make routine rounds for smoke and/or fire and follow up and properly investigate any reports or questions.
• Secure doors and windows as necessary.
• Lights out where possible and lights on where necessary.
• Keep equipment and facilities in proper condition.
• Maintain thermostat settings properly.
• Check for signs of smoke and/or fire and follow up and properly investigate any reports or questions. When applicable, initiate or follow through on the proper fire procedures as outlined in the Fire Safety Manual and sound fire signal to alert appropriate hospital personnel.
• Report any unusual conditions or situations to the proper levels or authorities by means of the Daily Shift Report, the Incident Report, or when necessary directly by telephone.
• Assist clinical staff when requested, always accompanied by a clinical staff member. Assist hospital staff in general whenever necessary.
• Promote cooperation between inside and outside security guards to ensure proper traffic and parking controls.
• Station self at Main entrance Lobby when not on rounds to be immediately accessible to the switchboard (inside security guards).
• Patrol in vehicles or parks by Duncan Lodge drive to watch main road and walk in gates, when not on rounds (outside security guards).
• Observe all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures and any applicable quality improvement activities.
• Attend orientation and ongoing in-service education as required.
• Demonstrate competence in day-to-day interactions with patients, family members, or friends that may be present, either as patients or visitors, at Butler Hospital.
• Demonstrate ability to interact therapeutically and meet patient’s needs with respect to the following:

• Child
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  Respects the smaller size of the patient (i.e., bends or squats down if necessary). Avoids hospital jargon (uses simple, concrete directions). Shows equal respect for the child.

• Adolescent
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  Provides privacy when interacting with a patient around sensitive issues. Awareness of confidentiality issues, including the patient’s family members/guardian. Shows equal respect for the adolescent.

• Adult
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  Respects the patient’s need to be involved in the decision-making process. Offers choices when possible.

• Geriatric
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  Awareness of potential sensory deficits (speaks slowly and clearly, allows time for patient to respond). Shows respect by using patient’s full name (Mr., Mrs., Miss).

• Assist clinical staff when requested in all de-escalation efforts and team interventions.
• Report any unusual conditions or situations to the proper levels or authorities by means of the Daily Shift Report, the Incident Report, or when necessary directly by telephone.
• Attend yearly de-escalation trainings and additional de-escalation trainings as scheduled.
• Observe all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures and any applicable quality improvement activities.

• Previous security, police or military police background is desirable; valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively with mental health clinicians.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in the field of mental health or law enforcement is a plus.
• Restraint and Seclusion Training.

40/80 Full Time Days

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