Observation Aide II-40 hour Evening position E/O weekend & holidays

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Attleboro, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15.67–$23.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Response, English Language, High School Diploma, Hospital, Medical Equipment, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Surveillance, Time Management
LOCATION
Attleboro, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

  • Provides constant observation of patients in person who are in need of supervision because of possible danger to self and/or others; change in mental status (confusion) that may place the patient at risk for injury and/or interferes with the effectiveness of medical/surgical equipment.

Essential Duties

  • Provide assistance to licensed staff in the application/removal of restraints
  • Performs patient assistance such as ambulation and mobilization activities safely.
  • Recognize patient emergency situations and respond in an appropriate manner.
  • Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients via Avasys.
  • Will verbally re-direct patients from engaging in risk behaviors
  • Demonstrates knowledge of operational competency of the Avasys Monitoring System

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

  • Able to follow directions.
  • Demonstrates dependability, punctuality and flexibility.
  • Successfully completes class on role and responsibilities.
  • Command of verbal and written English
  • Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer service by providing timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers and staff.

Educational Requirements:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • Completion of Hospital Orientation / Observation Aide Orientation and Avasys Orientation.

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

  • Salary Range:$15.67-$23.50

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

About the Company

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital

We are a locally controlled, not-for-profit acute care community hospital committed to delivery of high quality, compassionate care that exceeds patient expectation. Our mission is to provide care to the sick and injured, on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, without regard to race, creed, national origin, age, gender, disability, or ability to pay.

Our hospital started in 1913 as a 15-bed facility and has now grown to be a 132-bed facility with over 1,000 employees. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing our community with a full range of services. When you come to us you can expect to receive the highest quality treatment delivered with compassion and sensitivity.

Every employee, whether involved in direct patient care or working collaboratively to support patient care, is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care throughout all hospital settings, and to transition that level of care into the community setting through partnerships across the care continuum.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development
FOUNDED
1913
WEBSITE
http://www.sturdymemorial.org