About this role
Patient Safety Assistant
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
This role involves providing one-on-one safety assistance for patients in situations where alternatives or restraints may not be suitable. The focus on both physical presence (1:1 sitting) and virtual sitting reflects a comprehensive approach to patient care.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- One-on-One Sitting: Physically being present with the patient to monitor and provide immediate assistance, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Virtual Sitting: Using technology to remotely monitor and communicate with patients, providing real-time support when physical presence may not be possible.
- Skills and Knowledge: Possessing the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively provide one-on-one safety assistance, adapting to the unique needs of each patient.
- Alternatives to Restraints: Understanding and implementing alternatives to restraints, emphasizing a person-centered approach to care.
- Adaptability: Being able to adapt to varying situations and patient conditions, responding appropriately to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, especially in the context of virtual sitting, where clear communication remotely is essential.
- Patient-Centered Care: A commitment to patient-centered care, prioritizing the well-being of individuals under your care.
Your qualifications should include:
- 6 months patient care experience or experience working in a healthcare environment.
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Patient Monitoring Device (where applicable)
- AHA BLS Certification
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Other facts
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope™.
What you'll do
- The Patient Safety Assistant provides one-on-one safety assistance for patients, ensuring their safety and well-being through both physical presence and virtual monitoring. This role emphasizes a person-centered approach to care and the use of technology for patient support.
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