PATIENT SAFETY ASSISTANT in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago
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Job Description
About Sinai Chicago Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago consists of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute. The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as numerous innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs.
The Patient Safety Assistant is responsible for providing direct supervision and companionship to patients as a safety measure to prevent suicidal, behavioral, and medical patients from harming themselves.
SKILLS AND QUALITIES Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and assigned patient. Must demonstrate calm, pleasant demeanor.
REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
PREFERRED CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, OR RELATED HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE BLS CPI TRAINED
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year acute hospital /healthcare setting experience.
Must be able to complete training module prior to first assignment.