Patient Safety Observation Aide II

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 21,586 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking an Observation Aide to provide constant supervision for at-risk patients and assist licensed staff with safety procedures. The role requires quick recognition of emergencies, accurate observation via the Avasys system, and effective redirection of patients to reduce risk.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of hospital orientation, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Able to follow directions.
• Demonstrates dependability, punctuality and flexibility.
• Clearly communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Shows commitment to customer service for patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Verbally re-direct patients from engaging in risk behaviors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational competency of the Avasys Monitoring System.

Skills

Follow directions

Dependability

Punctuality

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospital orientation / Observation Aide orientation

Avasys orientation

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking an Observation Aide to provide constant supervision for at-risk patients and assist licensed staff with safety procedures. The role requires quick recognition of emergencies, accurate observation via the Avasys system, and effective redirection of patients to reduce risk.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of hospital orientation, and strong English communication.