Compassionate Patient Observation Assistant

TouchPoint Support Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services is hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT CENTRAL TRAVELER at Ascension Medical Center Austin. This role provides visual and audible observation under the supervision of an RN and unit manager, with rotating weekends and a fixed pay rate of $16.00 per hour.

We offer extensive benefits for both full-time and part-time associates and encourage applicants with related experience to join our team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
• Completes observation reports at established interval.
• 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.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit.

Skills

Observation

Walking/Standing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/AED or BLS-HCP certification

Job description

TouchPoint Support Services is hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT CENTRAL TRAVELER at Ascension Medical Center Austin. This role provides visual and audible observation under the supervision of an RN and unit manager, with rotating weekends and a fixed pay rate of $16.00 per hour.

We offer extensive benefits for both full-time and part-time associates and encourage applicants with related experience to join our team.