Observation Aide II - 40hrs (Evenings)

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,654 - 48,880; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA seeks an Observation Aide to provide constant supervision and assist licensed staff with restraints and patient mobilization. The role requires alertness, English communication, and dependable, flexible service in a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients via Avasys, responding to emergencies, and maintaining safety for self and others; prior orientation in hospital setting is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Hospital Orientation and Avasys Orientation required.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Must be dependable, punctual, and flexible.
• Ability to follow directions and provide safe patient assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to licensed staff in applying/removing restraints.
• Perform patient assistance such as ambulation and mobilization safely.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Monitor patients via Avasys for continuous observation.
• Redirect patients from engaging in risk behaviors.
• Demonstrate operational competency of the Avasys Monitoring System.

Skills

Follow directions

Dependability/punctuality

English communication

Customer service mindset

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Hospital Orientation/Avasys Orientation

Tools

Avasys Monitoring System

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Provides constant observation of patients in person who are in need of supervision because of possible danger to self and/or others; change in mental status (confusion) that may place the patient at risk for injury and/or interferes with the effectiveness of medical/surgical equipment.

Essential Duties

• Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application/removal of restraints
• Performs patient assistance such as ambulation and mobilization activities safely.
• Recognize patient emergency situations and respond in an appropriate manner.
• Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients via Avasys.
• Will verbally re-direct patients from engaging in risk behaviors
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational competency of the Avasys Monitoring System

Required Skills / Qualifications / Training / Experience

• Able to follow directions.
• Demonstrates dependability, punctuality and flexibility.
• Successfully completes class on role and responsibilities.
• Command of verbal and written English
• Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer service by providing timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and staff.

Educational Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Completion of Hospital Orientation / Observation Aide Orientation and Avasys Orientation.

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $15.67-$23.50

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.