Patient Observer

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

Float Pool -
Full Time
Nights
Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas, TX.

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 are:

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• 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:
  
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  • 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
    
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    • 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
      
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      • 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 ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
          • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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