Patient Observer

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Belonging Statement: We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Schedule

PRN – Night shift (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

Job Summary

The Patient Observer attends to and consoles patients during their stay at Baylor. They may help with oral and personal hygiene, dressing, undressing, and changing bed linens. They perform non‑complex patient care activities and tasks, including light housekeeping, as delegated by a nurse or physician.

Essential Functions

• Follows nurse and physician instructions and attends to assigned patients at all times.
• Helps patients with limited mobility or stamina dress and undress.
• Prepares patients for meals by positioning tray tables and feeding.
• Positions, raises, and helps patients walk or move as directed by a nurse or physician; follows standard safety lifting procedures and calls for help when needed.
• Assists patients with personal and oral hygiene including bathing, showering, shaving, and dental care.
• Helps patients in using bedpans, urinals, etc.
• Maintains a clean patient care environment by changing bed linens, disposing of refuse, and removing soiled linen.
• Performs light housekeeping duties in patient rooms as requested.

Qualifications

• Education – H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience – Less than 1 year of experience
• Certification – Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.