Job Information
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Patient Safety Attendant (JR100171) in Sitka, Alaska
Key Essentials Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
- In collaboration with the patient care team, ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. As requested, assists with basic activities of daily living.
- Recognizes signs or symptoms requiring prompt intervention and acts appropriately. Transports patients within the facility, as needed.
- Reports, and when appropriate, records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, unusual incidents or breeches in safety. Observes patients to ensure children, elderly, or impaired patients who require observation or assistance have someone in attendance.
- Participates in in-services and educational programs in the hospital, and/or community as assigned; refers unresolved problems with patients/coworkers/visitors to Critical Access Hospital Manager or Chief Nursing Officer for resolution; completes annual competencies, evaluation material, and maintains certifications.
- Maintains hospital and clinic standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
Other Functions
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor We are a government contractor or subcontractor to the United States government and are subject to the equal employment opportunity obligations of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA). We are an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.