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LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
POSITION SUMMARY
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Patient Safety Aide |
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Exempt Non-Exempt
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Medical/Surgical |
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SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the Clinical Director of Inpatient Services, the Patient Safety Aide provides patients with companionship and emotional support as required and supervises patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others. A successful Patient Safety Aide, should be an excellent communicator, with a strong ability to listen to people who are often undergoing highly emotional, frightening experiences. Patient Safety Aides will be respectful and discreet.
Essential Functions
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REPORTS TO: Clinical Director, Inpatient Services
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Exceptional listening and communication skills
- Strong observation ability
- Ability to handle emotional distressing situations
- Professional appearance
- Ability to act calmly and swiftly under pressure
- Completion of verbal de-escalation training—assigned at hire
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit at bedside for prolonged periods
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and change positions quickly
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs independently
- Ability to implement trained AVADE Level 1& 2 strategies, including:
- Maintaining safe positioning and awareness of personal space
- Using appropriate stance, movement, and disengagement techniques
- Safely redirecting patients without the use of force
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