GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor, the Safety Aide is responsible for sitting with a patient while in bed or wheelchair and alerting professional personnel if the patient should attempt to get out of bed or wheelchair or pursue an activity that could be possibly dangerous to the patient.  A Safety Aide may also be assigned to view the monitors and alert staff should a patient need attention or assistance.

The Safety Aide must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the populations served by the hospital.

EDUCATION:

 High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

Responsible for alerting nursing staff should a patient attempt to get out of bed or pursue an activity that could be possibly dangerous to the patient.  This responsibility will occur if the Safety Aide is viewing the monitors from the Nurse’s Station or if they are assigned to provide supervision and monitoring for one patient.  Ensure patient safety by taking necessary steps to prevent a patient from falling or otherwise harming himself/herself.   When the patient is in therapy or family is permitted to visit with the patient alone the safety sitter will observe the patient monitors on the Brain Injury Unit, make beds, straighten patient rooms, refill water pitchers and do simple clerical tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager/Nursing Supervisor. 

Required Skills Required Experience

• Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand or computer sketching.
• Advanced space planning skills and an interest in programming.
• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials to carryout design intent.
• Advanced knowledge of building regulations and safety codes.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Proven ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of interior design including the following computer skills:
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Proficiency in Newforma preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop. 
  • Proficiency in Revit is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software.
  • Knowledge of 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work in team environment.