Compassionate Patient Observation Specialist

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No experience necessary

Paid training

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s TouchPoint unit is hiring for a Patient Observation Assistant at Dell Children Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role offers full-time and part-time schedules, with day/evening hours and paid training. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, with benefits for associates.

Required: high school diploma or GED and ability to stand/walk; CPR/BLS certification within 30 days may be required. Prior patient observation experience is preferred.

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.
• 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 at-risk 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.
• Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Assists with keeping patient's room safe and orderly.
• Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance or exhibits unusual behavior.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Assists patient with ordering dietary tray and setting up of patient's meal tray; assists with basic positioning of patient; assists with patient wheelchair rides and/or ambulation if stable.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and other requests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures; honors attendance, break, dress, and safety codes.
• Honors confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR AED or BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Compass Group USA’s TouchPoint unit is hiring for a Patient Observation Assistant at Dell Children Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role offers full-time and part-time schedules, with day/evening hours and paid training. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, with benefits for associates.

Required: high school diploma or GED and ability to stand/walk; CPR/BLS certification within 30 days may be required. Prior patient observation experience is preferred.