Patient Observation Assistant (Part Time) | Troy, MI

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  • Location: Madison Heights, MI

School Diploma: Starting Pay: 15.00 per hourInternal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make Applying Easy Want to this job via text messaging? Text JOBto 75000and search requisition ID number1255633. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: olivia. paradox. ai/mo Skg Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success : we invite you to start your journey with us today If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on the idea of helping someone heal, Touch Point is the place

for you We asked some of our associates why they love working for Touchpoint. Click here to see what they said We're Touch Point Support Services and our mission is to serve up hospitality, for patients, their families and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the U.

S. But our work isn't just about cooking, serving, cleaning and transporting patients. We set the stage for healing with sparkling facilities, great food and service. This is the kind of work that takes a big heart for service and for supporting Ascension's mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable. We're serious about the role we play in healing : and just as passionate about having fun, supporting

each other and serving our communities. Maybe you have a passion for people and an obsession with service.

Or maybe you're looking for a launchpad for a career managing people. Are you generous and hard working? When you spot a need, are you ready to jump? 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 and/or 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 information/behavior 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

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