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Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$18.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a ... Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$18.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a ... Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$18.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a ... Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$18.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a ... Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$18.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a ... Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services ...

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How do you become a patient observer?

To become a patient observer, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass background checks. Relevant skills include good communication, attentiveness, and the ability to follow instructions, often with on-the-job training provided by healthcare facilities. Certification is not usually required but can enhance job prospects.

What is the role of a patient observer?

A patient observer is responsible for monitoring patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others, often in psychiatric or medical settings. They observe patients continuously, document behaviors, and ensure safety, typically following specific protocols and sometimes requiring training or certification.

What is the difference between A Patient Observer vs A Patient Care Assistant?

AspectA Patient ObserverA Patient Care Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in observation techniquesHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification or training in basic patient care
Work EnvironmentHospitals, psychiatric facilities, or long-term care settingsHospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities focusing on patient safety and monitoringDirect patient care, assisting with daily activities and basic health needs
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for patient safety rolesMore involved in hands-on care

While both roles work in healthcare settings, a Patient Observer primarily monitors patients to ensure safety without providing direct care, whereas a Patient Care Assistant actively assists with daily activities and basic health needs. The roles overlap in environments like hospitals but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Patient Safety Attendant (Patient Sitter)

Lifepoint Health

Danville, VA • On-site

$12.77 - $14.63/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Patient Safety Attendant (Patient Sitter)
Schedule: Full-time | day shift
Job Type: In-person
Job Location: Danville, VA
Hourly range: $12.77 - $14.63 per hour
Your experience matters
Sovah Health Danville is a part of Lifepoint. At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - as well as tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary:
Sovah Health in Danville, VA., is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to join our team. A Patient Sitter provides direct patient observation and input in planning care through communication with the RN and other patient care team members. Is effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through communication with the care team. Maintains competency and possesses the skills to provide a safe environment to those medical patients requiring close supervision because of behavioral health issues. Completes duties as assigned and performs duties under the direct supervision of the RN.
The PSA will:
  • Provide observation for patients requiring supervision for safety reasons, i.e., patients on suicide precautions and patients with compromised judgment, and patients who need a companion due to a state of confusion or agitation.
  • Assist patients with general comfort needs, meals, and re-positioning, as needed.
  • Assist patients with bed-chair transfers and will also transport patients as needed.
  • Interact with patients as appropriate to provide diversionary activities to engage the patient, such as reading to the patient, working on a puzzle or similar activity, conversing with the patient, etc.
  • Assist with patient re-positioning and assist the patient with bed-chair transfers.
  • Assists patients with meals and feeds patients as needed.
  • Help patients with general comfort needs, e.g., adjusting covers or pillows, assist with water cups, etc.
  • Escorts patients with ambulatory privileges and always stays with the patient.
  • Assists patients to the bathroom, always supervises the patient, and requests assistance as needed.
  • Adheres to the Suicide Precautions Policy & Procedure when supervising a patient on restraints.
  • Adheres to the Restraint Policy and Procedure when supervising a patient in restraints.
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors, and other equipment.
  • Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
  • Transports patients for internal tests and transports discharged patients to exits.

Minimum Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units.

Certifications:
  • Heartsaver CPR from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Minimum Work Experience:
  • Experience in a patient care setting preferred.

EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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