Hand Hygiene Volunteer (Evenings and Weekends)
Danville, VA - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary :
The Hand Hygiene Observation Assistant is a volunteer role designed to support infection prevention efforts by observing and recording hand hygiene opportunities in a non-clinical non-punitive manner.This is an unpaid position. This role is strictly observational and exists to supplement the work of trained paid hand hygiene auditors. Volunteers do not replace staff in this function and are not responsible for interpretation or enforcement.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Volunteers in this role may:
Observe hand hygiene opportunities in assigned areas
Record observations using a standardized audit tool
Accurately document whether hand hygiene occurred (yes/no)
Maintain awareness of surroundings while remaining unobtrusive
Submit completed observation data as instructed
Support a positive respectful environment while on units
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires individual with a friendly and approachable personality.
Requires ability to take initiative and follow directions.
Requires ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Requires ability to be flexible in order to handle workload from various sources including various departments.
Requires ability to learn and apply knowledge and understanding of hospital and department policies and procedures.
Requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to exercise tact and discretion.
Requires the ability to handle discretionary and confidential information.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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