Flat Rate: $18.50/hour
Cohort Start Date: June 22, 2026

Make a Difference-One Patient at a Time

Do you have a strong sense of responsibility, compassion for others, and the ability to remain focused when it matters most? Join our care team as a Patient Safety Attendant and play a critical role in keeping patients safe during their hospital stay.

As a Patient Safety Attendant, you?ll provide continuous, in?room observation and be a calming, reassuring presence for patients who require close monitoring. While this is a non?clinical role, your work directly supports our nursing staff and contributes to a safe, supportive healing environment.

What You?ll Do

• Remain with assigned patients at all times to maintain a safe environment
• Provide ongoing observation and promptly alert nursing staff to patient needs or safety concerns
• Support patient safety through consistent presence, attentiveness, and professionalism
• Perform all non?clinical responsibilities in accordance with safety standards
• Function under the supervision of a licensed nurse as part of an interdisciplinary care team

What We?re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to stay attentive for extended periods and follow safety protocols
• Strong communication skills and a calm, dependable demeanor
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality
• Weekend availability as part of schedule commitment

Why This Role Matters

Patient Safety Attendants are essential to our care model. This role is ideal for individuals interested in healthcare exposure, those seeking a meaningful non?clinical position, or candidates looking to contribute to patient safety as part of a trusted care team.

Apply Today

If you?re dependable, compassionate, and ready to make an impact from day one, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important new cohort. Training will be provided.

Start your journey in healthcare-where presence, awareness, and compassion truly matter.

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

None required

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

None required

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About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.

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