Casual Patient Watch Security Guard

Paladin Security | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Job Type: Casual / As Needed

Schedule: Variable shifts, including days, nights, and rotating shifts

Location: Yarmouth Regional Hospital

The Opportunity

Are you a compassionate, observant, and dependable individual who thrives in a role where safety and patient well-being come first?

Paladin Security is looking for a Casual Patient Watch Security Guard to join our team at Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

In this important role, you'll help maintain a safe and supportive healthcare environment by providing continuous observation of assigned patients, identifying potential safety concerns, and working closely with healthcare professionals.

This position is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

At Paladin Security, we're committed to making the world a safer and friendlier place because we CARE!

What You'll Do

As a Patient Watch Security Guard, you'll play an essential role in supporting patient safety and assisting healthcare teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Continuously observe assigned patients to help ensure their safety and prevent self-harm or injury.

• Monitor patient behavior and promptly report unusual activities, incidents, or safety concerns to healthcare and security staff.

• Maintain a respectful, professional, and non-invasive presence while observing patients.

• Collaborate with nurses, healthcare professionals, and security personnel while following hospital procedures and directions.

• Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques to calmly de-escalate potentially challenging situations.

• Document patient observations, safety concerns, and incidents accurately and promptly.

• Protect patient privacy and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Remain attentive and alert throughout assigned shifts.

• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies while following established hospital safety protocols.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who demonstrate professionalism, patience, strong observation skills, and a commitment to creating a safe healthcare environment.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.

• Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods.

• Ability to work effectively in high-stress environments while remaining calm under pressure.

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods and respond quickly in emergencies.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications, or successful completion of acceptable prerequisite training before onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in security or a related field.

Training & Certification Information

UOF and MOAB certifications are prerequisites for this position. Previously obtained certifications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates who do not currently hold acceptable certifications may participate in

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – 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 we 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.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.