Emergency Observation Assistant - Day Shift (Sign-On Bonus)

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a non-exempt caregiver to join the observation team in a 7a-3p shift. The role offers a starting pay range of $18.20–$24.45 per hour for a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, with final offers based on scheduled hours, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities include constant observation of high-risk patients, safety checks, assistance with activities of daily living, de-escalation when needed, and precise charting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to complete de-escalation training.
• Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.
• Good English communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the RN.
• Assists the patient to get undressed, removes items that may pose safety risk, and secures personal belongings.
• Monitors the patient’s and conducts patient safety checks at required intervals for an assigned group of patients.
• Escorts and supervises patients in the bathroom under RN direction; assists with meals and comfort.
• Notifies RN of changes in patient activity, mood, behavior, or requests for medication.
• Documents patient behavior and safety checks in the patient chart and provides thorough handoff to the next shift.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation training

Calm under pressure

Restraint assistance

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a non-exempt caregiver to join the observation team in a 7a-3p shift. The role offers a starting pay range of $18.20–$24.45 per hour for a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, with final offers based on scheduled hours, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities include constant observation of high-risk patients, safety checks, assistance with activities of daily living, de-escalation when needed, and precise charting.