BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SAFETY ATTENDANT - PATIENT SITTER

Beebe Healthcare
  • Lewes, Delaware
  • $16.50 Per Hour
  • Full-time
11 days ago

Job Description

Why Beebe?:

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community.  Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

 

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

  • Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
  • Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
  • Paid Time Off
  • Long Term Sick accrual
  • Employer Contribution Plan
  • Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
  • Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
  • College Bound 529 Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
Overview:

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the behavioral health patient safety attendant will provide care to a patient by sitting with and diligently watching the patient while meeting the established criteria in accordance with established methods and procedures of the Medical Center.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain continuous visual observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
  • Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, mental status, condition, or activities to the Registered Nurse (RN) immediately.
  • Adhere to all patient safety protocols, including Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Monitoring procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment, reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
  • Follow infection prevention and control practices, including universal precautions.
  • Accurately document patient observations and activities on required monitoring records and observation logs.
  • Provide clear and accurate shift-to-shift reports, communicating patient status, observations, and changes in care plans.
  • Use verbal redirection and approved de-escalation techniques to support patient safety and manage challenging behaviors.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries while interacting with patients.
  • Provide patients with routine explanations regarding care and activities while refraining from counseling or offering personal opinions.
  • Immediately notify nursing staff when patient assistance or intervention is required.
  • Escort patients to diagnostic tests, procedures, therapeutic activities, and other scheduled appointments as needed.
  • Demonstrate focused attention on patient observation duties, minimizing distractions and maintaining vigilance throughout the shift.
  • Uphold organizational values and standards of professionalism, compassion, respect, and patient-centered care.
  • Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain GED within 6 months of hire date. 
  • Must read the BBMC Close Observation and Suicidal Patient Protocols and successfully complete the accompanying test. CPI certified.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset Basic Computer skills.
Competencies Skills:

 

 

 

Credentials:
Education:
  • High school graduate or equivalent
Entry: USD $16.50/Hr. Max: USD $25.58/Hr.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLewes, Delaware
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Co-Paymentsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Safetyunmatched
  • Patient Status Reportsunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched

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