Departure Lounge Attendant PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Departure Lounge attendant's role is retrieving the patient from their location within the hospital, transporting them to the Departure Lounge and into personal vehicle via wheelchair, and provide assistance with nutrition and comfort needs while in the lounge. In the Departure Lounge, the departure lounge attendant is to be present for the designated patient, either visually or physically, to observe patient behavior, communicate with patient and family/visitors, and notify nursing personnel if the patient condition changes or requires assistance.

Requirements

• BLS/CPR certification within ninety (90) days of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide calm verbal feedback to patients, re-direct behavior, and reinforce safety with patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of growth and development, and possess the ability to interact, communicate and care for specific patient population with care and compassion.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve patients from their hospital location.
• Transport patients to the Departure Lounge.
• Assist patients into their personal vehicles via wheelchair.
• Provide assistance with nutrition and comfort needs while in the lounge.
• Observe patient behavior, either visually or physically.
• Communicate with patients, family, and visitors.
• Notify nursing personnel if the patient's condition changes or requires assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED