Patient Observation Assistant (Full And Part Time)

Compass Group • Ashland, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is hiring full-time and part-time Patient Observation Assistants at UK King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The role provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and unit manager. Schedules are available for both full-time and part-time work; days and hours may vary, and weekend and holiday availability is required. The fixed pay rate is $16.00 per hour.

The assistant remains with the assigned patient, monitors their condition and behavior, documents observations, helps maintain a safe and orderly environment, and promptly alerts nursing staff to distress, risks, unusual behavior, or other concerns. The role also includes limited patient support, such as helping with meal setup and basic positioning, and accompanying patients to diagnostic testing. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. Prior experience in healthcare, home health, caregiving, or patient care is required; one to two years of previous experience is preferred. Current CPR AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required within 30 days of hire if required at the facility.

The position requires the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods and to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time and part-time team members receive a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits. Full-time associates also receive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability, commuter, employee assistance, and flexible spending account benefits. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a healthcare, home health, caregiving, or patient care environment.
• Current CPR AED or Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach up, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visually and audibly monitor the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
• Complete observation reports at established intervals.
• Provide compassionate service and respond to patient needs.
• Interact hospitably and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Remain at the patient's bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors.
• Seek help promptly and escalate medical distress or threats to assigned medical professionals.
• Collaborate in identifying and reporting patient safety issues; report hazards to the charge nurse and remove visible hazards as appropriate.
• Help calm or reorient patients experiencing agitation or confusion and help keep their rooms safe and orderly.
• Accompany patients to diagnostic testing when required.
• Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance or nursing intervention, exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations, or displays potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations.
• Participate in hand-offs of pertinent patient information and behavior at the beginning and end of assignments.
• Arrange meal-break coverage with the nurse and inform the nurse before leaving the patient for any reason.
• Help patients order meals and set up meal trays; assist with basic positioning and, when the patient is stable and cleared by the assigned nurse, wheelchair rides or ambulation.
• Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
• Follow supervisor and hospital staff direction, department policies, attendance and safety codes, confidentiality requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete department and hospital education programs and assist other associates as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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