Patient Safety Aide (PSA), Sitter Costs

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Patient Safety Aide is a caregiver who is visually attentive to a patient at risk due to meeting the criteria and having an order for a 1:1 patient watch.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Days 7:00AM - 3:00PM
• Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
• Per-Diem
• 2 Week Mandatory Orientation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accompanies transported patients to ancillary departments and other nursing units
• Activates call lights and calls for patient assistance promptly and courteously
• Assists staff in completing personal hygiene for assigned patients
• Assists staff with patient positioning and repositioning as required
• Assists with ambulating
• Assists with feeding
• Endorses watch to next shift Safety Aide or other staff as appropriate
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives
• Performs all duties as assigned
• Records data in Patient Watch Observation Log as appropriate
• Reports patient complaints, problems, or unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate to RN
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Understands information pertinent to assigned patients

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.