PATIENT SAFETY ASSOCIATE - Excela Health : Job Details

The Patient Safety Associate provides a safe environment for a patient who is requiring supervision, companionship and/or diversion. The Patient Safety Associate may also assist with other clinical and non-clinical routine tasks, including observation documentation, to ensure the effective delivery of services to patients and other customers of Excela Health. The Patient Safety Associate may be required to travel between sites as needed. Essential Job Functions . Performs duties for an irrational patient as directed by the nurse responsible for the care of the patient. Sits in patient's room with an unobstructed view of the patient at all times. Provides fluids. Assists with meal tray. Assists with basic grooming (combing hair) and ambulation in patient room. Will not assist with shaving, showers, bathing, and incontinence care. Provides socialization, games, cards, TV, reading. Provides for and maintains a safe environment for the patient. Discourages and deters removal/dislodgement o...Patient, Associate, Nurse Manager, Safety, Healthcare