PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL AND PART TIME)
TouchPoint Support Services · Anderson, IN · 4 days ago
Administrative$15/hrFull-time
Job Summary
Provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and unit manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
- Completes observation reports at established intervals.
- Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs.
- Interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues.
- Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
- Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors.
- Sets up patient's meal tray and assists with basic positioning of patient.
- Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations.
- Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
- Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
- Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required.
- Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
- Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Honors department's attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
- Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
- Accepts and absorbs department and hospital education programs.
- Assists other associates as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
- Current CPR AED or Basic Life Support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- One to two years of previous experience is preferred.
Perks
- Willing to train!
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Benefits
- Both full-time and part-time positions offer:
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Full-time positions also offer:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
About TouchPoint
TouchPoint is a part of Compass Healthcare, which cares deeply for people, builds belonging, and serves with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing. We are TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter.
Company Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Drug-Free Workplace
Contact Information
To apply, please visit our website or submit an application online. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is not specified but applications are accepted until all openings are filled for this position.