Observation Assistant

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking an Observation Assistant to support patient care on a per diem basis. The role involves monitoring patients and reporting unsafe behaviors to the assigned nurse during each shift.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, strong English communication, good customer service, and basic computer skills. Prior care experience is preferred but not required. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour with flexible, per diem shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Previous experience in patient care, mental health, or home care preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English; excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients and reports any potentially unsafe behaviors to the assigned nurse throughout the shift.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Observation Assistant

Schedule: Per Diem

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 / Hourly

Shift: Variable Shifts

Hours: per diem

About this role

Job Summary

The Observation Assistant may be asked to help provide supportive care to the patient as described below. Monitors patients and reports any potentially unsafe behaviors to the assigned nurse throughout the shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education
• High School diploma required.
• Experience
• Previous experience in patient care, mental health, or home care preferred.
• Licensure and/or Certification
• None required.
• Skills
• Computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Excellent customer service skills required.