University Hospitals
Patient Observer/Sitter - (Job Number: 240009Q8)
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Job Description
- Req#: 664799
- Maintains continuous observation of patient, performs room safety checks, and completes observation log.
- Maintains patient safety by: direct supervision, reorienting and redirecting confused patient, following safety standards (i.e. hand hygiene, isolation precautions, fall prevention, suicide precautions) and keeping the environment hazard free.
- Communicates with nurse any changes in patient behavior or condition.
- Communicates effectively with patient and family.
- Assists patient with basic hygiene, comfort, meal set up, etc.
- Operates bed controls, TV, call light system, and bed/chair alarms.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- High School Equivalent / GED Required
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. Required
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers. Required
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
!*!Essential Functions
Required For All Jobs
7am - 7pm or 7pm-7am
!*!QualificationsEducation
11100 Euclid Avenue (82)
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, 44106About the company
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is a major not-for-profit medical complex in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
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