Safety Attendant at Novant Health, Bolivia, NC
Safety Attendant at Novant Health in Bolivia, NC. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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What We Offer
The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse.
Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am
Location : Brunswick Medical Center
What You'll Do
- Provide 1:1 observation and support for patients whose behaviors may pose a risk to themselves or others, ensuring safety and reporting concerns to the nursing team.
- Assist patients with simple daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility as delegated by the nurse.
- Obtain and record vital signs and capillary blood glucose readings, notifying the nurse immediately when results fall outside normal ranges (as described in the job description).
- Maintain a clean, safe, and clutter‑free environment while following infection‑control, body‑mechanics, and safety protocols.
- Document care accurately and on time, respond promptly to pages or calls, and support patient transport when needed
What We're Looking For
- Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Experience : Previous hospital experience, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required. Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required. Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.
- Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines. Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion. Basic computer skills for documentation.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
200653