**Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Patient Safety Attendant is responsible for providing either 1:1 or 1:2 focused, non-clinical, observation of patients identified with safety risks. The Attendant assists in maintaining a safe environment and remains with the patients at all times to provide on-going observation of the patient and alerts the nursing staff as patient care needs arise. Responsibilities: • Responds to patients promptly and courteously, notifying appropriate personnel of patient requests in a timely manner • Reports unusual occurrences to a charge nurse or supervisor immediately. • Assists in maintaining the patient environment by maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable atmosphere • Notifies nursing personnel, as needed, when patient requires assistance such as positioning, holding, feeding, and toileting. Understands how to obtain emergency assistance, if needed. PARDEE Other information: Qualifications Required • High School diploma or equivalent. • Effective verbal and written communication. 01.6430.2190 **Job Details** Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Psychiatry Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.