Full Time On-Call Patient Watch

Overview Job Skills / Requirements
While conducting a Patient Watch you would be responsible for monitoring the safety, security, and confidentiality of patients who present a danger to themselves, or others. This position requires an individual who can provide superior customer service and professionalism while carrying out the functions of the job. This job requires applicants to be able to work both day and overnight shifts. This position may require long periods of sitting.

A valid class 5 drivers license and your own vehicle is required.

Candidates must have open availability including a willingness to work weekends and overnight shifts.

Starting wage for this role is $18.00/hour.

Successful applicants will need to attend a Healthcare Security Training course provided through Paladin Security. First Aid certification is also required, those successful applicants who do not currently possess this certification will have the training provided through Paladin Security.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor the patient's overall safety and report any changes to security and/or hospital staff
• Ensure the safety of all stakeholders, including patients, clinical staff and visitors with de-escalation techniques
• Log and report all incidents reported by hospital staff, physicians, patients or visitors and maintain a detailed log of all patient interactions
• Utilize two-way radio and computer applications for communicating site activities
• Communicate in a truthful and receptive manner under all circumstances
• Must stay alert at all times
• Ability to make immediate decisions, while maintaining composure in emergency response situations with minimal supervision
• Develop thorough site knowledge, and maintain professional relationships with sites and hospital staff
• Handle private and confidential information with a high amount of discretion
• Monitor and screen visitors and clients in a professional manner

Education And Experience

• Must have a Clean Criminal Record
• Must be 18 years old and meet all other minimum requirements for a security license in the Province.
• Basic Security Training, First Aid, and/or CPI training would be considered an asset. However, a security license is not required for this role.
• Authorized to legally work in Canada

Skills

• Demonstrated superior customer service skills; Ability to interact confidently and proactively with the general public presenting a professional image.
• Successfully conduct security patrols up to 20km without direct supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and effectively perform in emergency situations.
• Write comprehensive reports and maintain proper records using effective communication skills.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Have basic knowledge of security procedures, handling violent behaviors, and non-defensive communication.
• Follow and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Handle private and confidential information with a high amount of discretion.
• Adhere to our Code of Ethics in performing job requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

*Paladin Security now offers DailyPay which allows employees to receive their pay any time before payday and easily track how much they're making. This allows employees to take out their pay off cycle if they wish and is just deducted off their normal pay cheque*

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid, CPR Level C

Additional Information / Benefits
Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we
CARE

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and w believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.