Crothall Healthcare
We are hiring immediately for a PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT FULL TIME & PART TIME position.
Location South Georgia Medical Center 2501 N. Patterson St. Valdosta GA 31602
Note online applications accepted only.
Schedule 12-hour shifts 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am full-time is 3 days per week part-time is 2 days per week
Requirement Preferred experience healthcare home health assisted living CNA or patient care tech special needs care or security corrections.
Pay Range 13.00 per hour.
Shift differential eligibility 0.70 hour for 3pm-11pm shifts 1.00 hour for 11pm-7am shifts 0.75 hour for weekend shifts Saturday 7am-Monday 7am.
Make a difference in the lives of people your community and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare a Compass Healthcare company youll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.
Crothall provides specialized high-quality innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services EVS we support nearly 1300 accounts many of which are ranked among the nations top hospitals. With nearly 30000 team members we hold ourselves to high standards of detail safety and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together take responsibility for doing the right thing and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services Patient Transportation Patient Observation Facilities Management Healthcare Technology Solutions Ambulatory Services and Sterile Processing.
Job Summary Summary Provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse RN and unit manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patients condition and behavior at all times. Completes observation reports at established interval. Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Interacts hospitably cheerfully and supportively with staff patients visitors and work colleagues. Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors. Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat and escalates to assigned medical professionals. Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment is safe reports any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports as appropriate. Assists in calming andor reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion. Assists with keeping patients room safe and orderly. Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance control or other nursing interventions or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations. Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse. Participates in hand-off of pertinent informationbehavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Arranges coverage around meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason. Assists patient with ordering dietary tray and setting up of patients meal tray assists with basic positioning of patient assists with patient wheelchair rides andor ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse. Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies special needs etc. Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff. Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors departments attendance break behavior dress personal hygiene and safety codes. Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements. Accepts and absorbs department and hospital education program. Assists other associates as necessary. Responds to direction as provided. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School Diploma GED or equivalent is required Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider BLS-HCP certification required within 30 days of hire if required at the facility. Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending stooping reaching up and lifting up to 50 pounds. One to two years of previous experience is preferred.
BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identify Theft Protection Pet Insurance and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program
Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts FSAs
Associates may also be eligible for paid andor unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
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Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race national origin sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Application Deadline applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.
Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.