Job Description

Emergency Room Full Time Nights Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX.

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Observer attends to and comforts patients throughout their stay with Baylor and may assist 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



Assists patients with restricted mobility or strength in dressing/undressing. Assists and prepares patients for meals by positioning tray tables and feeding



Positions, lifts, and assists patients with walking or moving as directed by nurse or physician. Follows standard safety lifting procedures, and calls for assistance when needed



Assists patient with personal and oral hygiene including bathing, showering, shaving, dental care



Assists 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 upon 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.