Patient Safety Observer (U), Full-Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami Health System is seeking a full-time patient care support role. The position involves preparing rooms, orienting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and collaborating with nurses to ensure safe patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience, with certification requirements per department. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant healthcare experience.
• Certification/licensing requirements as per department description.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' rooms for admission and set up needed items.
• Orient patients to room, bed, bathroom, TV, and emergency call system.
• Assist patients with dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with meals and ensure correct trays and feeding support.
• Position, move, and ambulate patients safely.
• Report any changes in patient condition promptly.
• Assist with packing belongings and transport to lobby.
• Follow isolation and infection control guidelines; comply with OSHA/AHCA rules.
• Adhere to policies and protect University assets.
• Participate in mandatory training and in-services.
• Support teamwork and positive communication with staff.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Location: UHealth Tower - Full-Time

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Prepares patients' rooms for admission by setting up the items needed by the new patient.
2. 2. Orients patients regarding their room, bed, storage, bathroom, TV control, and emergency call light system.
3. 3. Assists patients with dressing and undressing and places patients' belongings in appropriate places. Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, and evening care. Assists patients with toileting.
4. 4. Prepares patients for meals, collaborates with primary nurses to ensure the appropriate tray is provided and assists with feeding.
5. 5. Positions, lifts, turns, and ambulates patients.
6. 6. Reports immediately any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
7. 7. Helps patients pack their belongings and transports them to the lobby.
8. 8. Follows proper isolation techniques. Supports the philosophy of service excellence daily by initiating positive communications with patients, family members, nurses, and physicians.
9. 9. Utilizes universal precautions and respects environmental safety guidelines.
10. 10. Complies with established measures for infection control, OSHA, and AHCA regulations. Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
11. 11. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff