Safety Attendant

• 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.

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Refer to Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096. NonViolent Crisis Intervention w/in 90 days required.
• Additional skills preferred: 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.

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.