Patient Observation Assistant Full Time And Part Time
Patient Observation Assistant Full Time And Part Time
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Job Description
- We are hiring immediately for full time and part timePATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANTpositions.
- Location: 44045 Riverside Parkway Leesburg VA 20176Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule:Full time and part time schedules. 7:00 am to 7:30 pm; daysmayvary. More details upon interview.
- Requirement: Healthcare experience is preferred willing to train!
- Pay Rate:$16.00 per hour.
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Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized highquality innovative and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall is the market share leader in Environmental Services (EVS) and serves many of the top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 2000 healthcare service teams in 47 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania in 2020 for the 8th straight time and Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in 2019 for the 4th time. A division of Compass Group USA Crothall has more than 26000 team members. Its EVS division is CIMS and CIMSGB certified by the ISSA since 2009 and its HTS division is ISO 13485 certified since 2019. Our core services include: Environmental Services Patient Transportation Facilities Management Healthcare Technology Solutions Laundry and Linen Services Ambulatory and Sterile Processing.
Job Summary
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 patients condition and behavior at all times.
- Completes observation reports at established interval.
- 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 atrisk behaviors.
- Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat and escalates to assigned medical professionals.
- Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment is safe; reports any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports as appropriate.
- Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
- Assists with keeping patients room safe and orderly.
- Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required.
- 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 handoff of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Arranges coverage around meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason.
- Assists patient with ordering dietary tray and setting up of patients meal tray; assists with basic positioning of patient; assists with patient wheelchair rides and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
- Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies special needs etc.
- Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
- Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors departments attendance break behavior dress personal hygiene and safety codes.
- Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
- Accepts and absorbs department and hospital education program.
- Assists other associates as necessary. Responds to direction as provided.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent is required
- Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider (BLSHCP) 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.
BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS
- Fulltime and parttime positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identify Theft Protection Pet Insurance and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Fulltime positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race national origin sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Crothall maintains a drugfree workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
