GENERAL SUMMARY

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor, the Safety Aide is responsible for sitting with a patient while in bed or wheelchair and alerting professional personnel if the patient should attempt to get out of bed or wheelchair or pursue an activity that could be possibly dangerous to the patient. A Safety Aide may also be assigned to view the monitors and alert staff should a patient need attention or assistance. The Safety Aide must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the populations served by the hospital.

Type of supervision exercised:

None.

Jobs reporting to this position:

None.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

No work experience required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Ability to maintain and respect privacy and confidentiality of patient information required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium Work:

duties require exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25 lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or greater than negligible amount up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects. Position involves bending, reaching, stooping and lifting (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift. Ability to transport self throughout facility required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

No unusual accident or health hazards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Well-lit patient room, Nurse's Station and patient treatment areas.