PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL AND PART TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services is hiring immediately for full and part time Patient Observation Assistant positions in Evansville, Indiana. The role involves monitoring patient conditions and ensuring their safety, with shifts that may vary, including rotating weekends.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, is CPR certified, and can lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR/AED or basic life support healthcare provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitors assigned patient's condition.
• Completes observation reports at established intervals.
• Interacts hospitably with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assists in calming the patient if needed.
• Summons nursing staff when patient requires assistance.

Skills

Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods

Current CPR/AED or BLS-HCP certification

Compassionate service

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. Address: Ascension St Vincent – 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. Rotating weekends required. Fixed Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour. Prior patient observation experience preferred. High school diploma required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
• Completes observation reports at established intervals.
• Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. 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. Removes visible hazards and reports as appropriate.
• 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, control, or other nursing interventions, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations. Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
• Participates in hand‑off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Arranges coverage around meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason.
• 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 patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
• Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
• Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors department's attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
• Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
• Accepts and absorbs department and hospital education program.
• Assists other associates as necessary. Responds to direction as provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Application and Position Status

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Touchpoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.