Patient Observer - Baylor Scott & White Health
Rowlett, TX
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Observer attends to and consoles patients throughout their stay with Baylor and may help in care of patient including oral and personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, and changing bed linens. Performs a variety of non-complex patient care activities and tasks including light housekeeping, as delegated by a nurse or physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
+ Follows nurse and physician instructions and attends to assigned patients at all times
+ Helps patients with restricted mobility or stamina in dressing/undressing. Helps and prepares patients for meals by positioning tray tables and feeding
+ Positions, raises, and helps patients with walking or moving as directed by nurse or physician. Follows standard safety lifting procedures, and calls for help when needed
+ Helps patient with personal and oral hygiene including bathing, showering, shaving, dental care
+ Helps patients in using bedpans, urinals etc..
+ Maintains clean patient care environment by changing bed linens, disposing of refuse, removing soiled linen
+ Performs light housekeeping duties in patient rooms as requested
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
+ The immediate supervisor for the unit or work area has the "Unit Specific Position Competencies"
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
+ Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
+ 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
+ EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
+ EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
+ CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
+ Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Patient Observer attends to and consoles patients throughout their stay with Baylor and may help in care of patient including oral and personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, and changing bed linens. Performs a variety of non-complex patient care activities and tasks including light housekeeping, as delegated by a nurse or physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
+ Follows nurse and physician instructions and attends to assigned patients at all times
+ Helps patients with restricted mobility or stamina in dressing/undressing. Helps and prepares patients for meals by positioning tray tables and feeding
+ Positions, raises, and helps patients with walking or moving as directed by nurse or physician. Follows standard safety lifting procedures, and calls for help when needed
+ Helps patient with personal and oral hygiene including bathing, showering, shaving, dental care
+ Helps patients in using bedpans, urinals etc..
+ Maintains clean patient care environment by changing bed linens, disposing of refuse, removing soiled linen
+ Performs light housekeeping duties in patient rooms as requested
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
+ The immediate supervisor for the unit or work area has the "Unit Specific Position Competencies"
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
+ Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
+ 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
+ EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
+ EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
+ CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
+ Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Source : Baylor Scott & White Health
