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Patient Safety Observer
UMass Memorial Health. Provide continuous safety observation of assigned patients .
Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSouthbridge • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 - $22 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to provide continuous patient safety observation, support daily living activities, and effectively communicate with healthcare staff. Proficient in maintaining patient dignity and advocating for patient needs in a healthcare setting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CPR CertificationPatient Safety ObservationDocumentation of CareAbility to Follow DirectionsExperience in Healthcare Setting
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Hard Skills
Patient Safety ChecksPhysical Activity PerformanceLifting and Force RequirementsMonitoring for Suicidal BehaviorEngaging Patients in Activities
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAdvocacy for PatientsEmpathyTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
PPE Use
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Healthcare SettingPatient TransportInfectious DiseasesVisual ObservationActivities of Daily Living
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide continuous safety observation of assigned patients
- Ensure patient safety and comfort, including monitoring for suicidal or violent behavior
- Keep patients in visual field and stay in close proximity, including during bathroom use and transport
- Monitor visitors to prevent unsafe materials from being shared with patients
- Maintain and document 15-minute checks unless otherwise directed
- Support activities of daily living such as ambulating, feeding, and repositioning as directed by nursing
- Engage patients in appropriate casual conversation and activities such as cards, coloring books, games, and sensory-box activities
- Document all care and communicate through report with designated staff
- Report issues and concerns immediately to the licensed clinical charge person
- Follow the nurse in charge's directions and transport patients when directed
- Perform ancillary activities such as making beds, stocking, and assisting with patient transport when not observing patients
- Float to areas with patient needs
- Maintain patient dignity and advocate for patients
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or equivalent
- CPR Certification within 6 months of hire
- Previous position held in a healthcare setting preferred
- Ability to maintain continuous visual observation of assigned patients
- Ability to perform patient safety checks and document them
- Ability to follow directions from licensed nursing staff
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities and lifting/force requirements
- Ability to work in conditions involving infectious diseases, physical and/or verbal abusiveness, radiation risk, and PPE use
Benefits
Comp & perks- Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
- Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week stated for hiring range; part-time or reduced schedules prorated