PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management and hospitality services, committed to providing exceptional dining experiences and support services across various industries including healthcare, education, business, and leisure sectors. Their mission centers on improving the quality of life for clients and guests by delivering innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to meet diverse needs. At the heart of Compass Group's operations is TouchPoint Support Services, a division dedicated to serving patients, their families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the United States. TouchPoint aims not only to deliver excellent food and cleaning services but also to create a welcoming,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- CPR AED or BLS-HCP certification required within 30 days of hire if applicable
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to travel between Ascension Saint Elizabeth and Ascension Mercy locations as assigned
- Previous related experience preferred
- Availability for full-time or part-time shifts including days, evenings, and nights
- Ability to follow department policies and confidentiality standards
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Current CPR AED or basic life support healthcare provider certification within 30 days of hire if required
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
- One to two years of previous related experience preferred
- Strong communication and observational skills
- Compassionate nature and patient-focused mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Job Duties
- Visually and audibly monitors assigned patients at all times
- Completes observation reports at established intervals
- Provides compassionate service and responds to patient needs
- Remains at the bedside unless relieved by appropriate staff
- Redirects patients verbally from at-risk behaviors
- Seeks help promptly in case of medical distress or threats
- Participates in identifying and reporting patient safety issues
- Assists in calming or reorienting patients during agitation
- Maintains safe and orderly patient rooms
- Accompanies patients during diagnostic testing
- Summons nursing staff immediately for assistance or unusual behavior
- Participates in shift hand-off communication
- Assists patients with dietary tray ordering and positioning
- Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies
- Adheres to department policies and confidentiality requirements
- Performs additional duties as assigned
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Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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