Patient Observer

Baylor University Medical Center- Dallas

Unit: Float Pool

Shift: Night

Schedule: Full Time

Experience: 1 year preferred

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:

• 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:

• 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.

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.

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.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.