Job Details

Patient Observer

About Us: Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits: Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Job Summary: The Patient Observer attends to and consoles patients during their stay at Baylor. They may help with oral and personal hygiene, dressing, undressing, and changing bed linens. They perform 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 limited mobility or stamina dress and undress. Prepares patients for meals by positioning tray tables and feeding.
• Positions, raises, and helps patients walk or move as directed by a 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"

Belonging Statement: We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

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.