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Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Address : Columbia St. Mary - 2301 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211. Note: online applications ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Austin, TX · On-site

$16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Address : Dell Seton Medical Center UT - 1500 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701. Note: online ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Valdosta, GA · On-site

$14.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : South Georgia Medical Center - 2501 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31602. Note ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Seneca, SC · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : Oconee Memorial Hospital Prisma - 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 Note: online applications accepted ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Waco, TX · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Address : Ascension Providence - 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712. Note: online applications accepted ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Lexington, KY · On-site

$16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : University of Kentucky - 310 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508. Note: online ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$18.36/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : INOVA LOUDOUN - 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176. Note: online applications ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

East Stroudsburg, PA · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : LVHN Pocono - 206 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Note: online applications ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Detroit, MI · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Address : Henry Ford St John Hospital - 22101 Moross Road, Detroit, MI 48236. Note: online ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Anderson, IN · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Address : St Vincent Anderson - 2015 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN 46016. Note: online applications ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Wichita, KS · On-site

$50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Address : Via Christi St. Francis - 929 St Francis, Wichita, KS 67214. Note: online applications accepted ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Belleville, IL · On-site

$16.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : BJC Memorial - 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville, IL 62226. Note: online applications ...

Compass Group USA

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Morehead, KY · On-site

$16.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : UK Saint Claire Regional Medical Center - 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351. Note ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Lehighton, PA · On-site

$17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

* We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions. * Location : LVHN Carbon - 2128 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East, Lehighton, PA 18235. Note: online ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Seneca, SC · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Patient Observation Assistant Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring immediately for full time Patient Observation Assistant positions. Location: Oconee Memorial Hospital Prisma ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient observation assistant job in the United States is $21.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Patient Observation Assistant Job vs Patient Care Technician?

AspectPatient Observation Assistant JobPatient Care Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic healthcare trainingHigh school diploma; additional certification or training often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitoring patient vitals, observing patient conditions, reporting to nursesAssisting with daily patient care, vital signs, mobility, and basic medical tasks

The Patient Observation Assistant Job primarily focuses on monitoring and reporting patient conditions, often with minimal direct patient care. In contrast, Patient Care Technicians perform a broader range of hands-on care activities. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Patient Observation Assistant Job job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,686 per year, or $22 per hour.

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Compass Group

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,088 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 491 rated business services

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT positions.
  • Address: Columbia St. Mary - 2301 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; Days and hours may vary. Rotating schedule and holidays. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Prior patient observation experience preferred. High school diploma required.
  • Fixed Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.
We're TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.
We asked some of our associates why they love working for Touchpoint. Click here to see what they said!
Job Summary
Summary: Provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and unit manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Visually and audibly monitors the assigned patient's condition and behavior at all times.
  • Completes observation reports at established interval.
  • Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Interacts hospitably, cheerfully and supportively with staff, patients, visitors and work colleagues.
  • Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
  • Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors.
  • Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to be in medical distress or poses a threat, and escalates to assigned medical professionals.
  • Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment is safe; reports any safety hazards to the charge nurse. Removes visible hazards and reports as appropriate.
  • Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
  • Assists with keeping patient's room safe and orderly.
  • Accompanies patient when diagnostic testing is required.
  • Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control, or other nursing interventions, or exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations. Immediately reports any potentially dangerous behavior or concerning conversations to the nurse.
  • Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Arranges coverage around meal break times with nurse and informs nurse prior to leaving patient for any reason.
  • Assists patient with ordering dietary tray and setting up of patient's meal tray; assists with basic positioning of patient; assists with patient wheelchair rides and/or ambulation if patient is stable and gait has been previously determined safe by assigned staff nurse.
  • Responds rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies, special needs, etc.
  • Accepts suggestions and direction from supervisors and hospital staff.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures. Honors department's attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
  • Honors all confidentiality and other regulatory requirements.
  • Accepts and absorbs department and hospital education program.
  • Assists other associates as necessary. Responds to direction as provided.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required
  • Current CPR AED or basic life Support healthcare provider (BLS-HCP) certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
  • Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods. Requires bending, stooping, reaching up, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.
Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Touchpoint.pdf
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.
Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.

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