Patient Safety Companion

Your role with us:

Your positive attitude and a commitment to meeting the needs of the patient population will assist in creating a safe environment for our patients by maintaining constant observation and effectively relaying information to the nursing care team.

What you'll do:

• Observe Patients; position themselves in their assigned patient's room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient; ensure the patient is never alone or out of sight.
• Uses appropriate communication skills related to a basic behaviors when observing for patients as follows: observant of the patient's activity and behavior and communicates on regular basis to the nurse; receives direction from the nurse re: what to report, to whom and how.
• Communicates with a friendly, respectful manner, non-judgmental approach, addressing each patient as appropriate and allowing time for processing information as needed; obtains instruction from the nurse regarding limitations & course of action for redirection of patient if needed.
• Keep patient environment safe, clean and in orderly manner; responds as directed by the nurse to changing patient/unit need; maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
• Demonstrates flexibility of work schedule by flexing days, hours and assignment to meet patient needs; offers support and feedback to peers and staff; seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development.

Background/experience:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent preferred
• Recent experience in health care setting preferred
• Have strong customer service, organizational, technical and communication skills
• Staff Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) training required within six months of hire

Total rewards package:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics, and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org