Job Summary
The Patient Care Observer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients through continuous monitoring and support. Under the guidance of a registered nurse, the observer assists with essential patient care activities and contributes to maintaining an environment conducive to healing.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing observation of patients to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Assist patients with fundamental care tasks, including helping with ambulation, transfers, and feeding.
- Maintain a therapeutic and supportive environment for patients.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff to communicate patient needs and changes.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Current BLS certification is mandatory.
- Completion of a Crisis Intervention course is necessary.
Tower Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
