Part-Time Patient Sitter

Xanitos
Vancouver, WA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Xanitos, Inc. is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundries services. We are hiring Part-Time Patient Observation Assistant’s (POA’s) for all shifts at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA.

Requirements

  • Tasked to monitor both visually and audibly the assigned patient’s condition and behavior at all times.
  • Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
  • Verbally redirects the patient from participating in at risk behaviors.
  • Compasses the patient's room, safe and in an orderly fashion at all times.
  • Escorts patient when diagnostic testing is required.
  • Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
  • Assists patient with ordering dietary tray, setting up of patient's meal trays, basic positioning of patient, taking a ride in wheelchair and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
  • Respects hospital and company property.
  • Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
  • Takes suggestions and direction from supervisors and Hospital staff.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures.
  • Follows all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
  • Complies with all department and hospital educational programs.
  • Always behaves in a Professional manner.
  • Assists other associates, as necessary.
  • Maintains all Xanitos company standards.
  • Complies with facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPAA policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Shoes for Crews Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts to Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies and More
  • Paid Time off including Vacation- Up to 80 hours per year based on actual hours worked, Sick- accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, Paid Company Holidays-6 per year, Bereavement ( a maximum of three paid scheduled workdays off) and Jury Duty.
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