ROLE SUMMARY
A Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for helping maintain the safety and well-being of patients within the hospital setting.
These staff members provide continuous observation and support to patients who may be at risk for falls, confusion, wandering, self-harm, or unsafe behaviors.
The Patient Safety Attendant works closely with nurses and hospital staff to ensure the patient remains safe and supported throughout their hospital stay.
COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Safety Attendants may assist with:
- Monitoring patients continuously for safety
- Preventing falls and injuries
- Alerting nursing staff if assistance is needed
- Assisting patients when walking or going to the bathroom
- Helping redirect confused or restless patients
- Observing patients who may be behavioral health or high-risk
- Ensuring patients do not remove medical equipment or leave unsafe areas
- Providing companionship and reassurance to patients
- Reporting changes in patient behavior to nursing staff immediately
IMPORTANT NOTES
Patient Safety Attendants:
- Do not perform nursing duties unless specifically authorized
- Must remain alert and attentive at all times
- Must follow hospital safety procedures and chain of command
- Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality
- Must communicate effectively with nurses and hospital staff
- May work with behavioral health, dementia, elderly, or confused patients
QUALITIES OF A STRONG PATIENT SAFETY ATTENDANT
Minimum Requirements:
- Active Maryland CNA License
- At least 1 year of hospital-based experience in roles such as Patient Sitter, Patient Observer, CNA, Behavioral Health Support Staff, or similar hospital-based patient care positions
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Reliable
- Observant
- Calm under pressure
- Professional
- Good communicators
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
SHIFT EXPECTATIONS
Most hospital staffing shifts are:
- 12-hour shifts
- Day or night shifts
- Weekday and weekend availability may be required
- Fast-paced hospital environments
Staff should arrive on time, maintain professionalism, and remain engaged throughout the shift.
Pay: $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Please provide two professional references from a hospital or healthcare setting whom we can contact to verify your experience
- Full name
- Position/title
- Organization/facility
- Phone number
- Email address
- Relationship to applicant
- Do you have an active Maryland CNA license?
- Do you have at least 1 year of hospital-based experience in roles such as Patient Sitter, Patient Observer, CNA, Behavioral Health Support Staff, or similar hospital-based patient care positions?
Work Location: In person
