Patient Safety Companion, Behavioral Health Job at University of Maryland Medical System, Havre de Grace, MD 21078

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Job Description

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Patient Safety Companion -
Harford Memorial Hospital
Havre De Grace, MD

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

JOB SUMMARY

  • An individual who provides direct observation of patients to ensure the safety of the patient and/or other patients, team members and family.
  • Interacts with patients from toddlers to geriatric, with all types of illnesses.
  • Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED required. Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
  • Prior patient care experience preferred.
  • Must complete Patient Safety Companion-training program and the management of aggressive behavior courses provided by ERDD.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Effectively convey verbal and written information
  • Demonstrates maturity, tact, judgment and sensitivity to people
  • Responds to emergency situations appropriately; d) able to function independently with minimal supervision
  • Understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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