Patient Observation Assistant

Job overview

The Patient Observation Assistant role is onsite at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. The pay range is $15.00–$16.25 per hour. Crothall Healthcare provides specialized support services to the healthcare industry, including patient observation. The assistant continuously observes assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and unit manager, reports changes or safety concerns, and seeks clinical help when needed. The role supports patient safety through attentive monitoring, communication, and assistance with basic needs within the stated responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Visually and audibly monitor assigned patients
• complete observation reports at established intervals
• remain at the bedside unless relieved
• verbally redirect at-risk behavior
• promptly escalate medical distress, threats, unusual behavior, and safety concerns to nursing staff
• help calm or reorient patients
• maintain a safe and orderly room
• accompany patients to diagnostic testing
• participate in shift handoffs
• assist with meal trays, basic positioning, and mobility when the patient is stable and cleared by nursing staff
• respond to emergencies and special needs
• maintain confidentiality and follow department policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient observation assistant

patient safety

patient monitoring

hospital support

patient observation

registered nurse direction

lexington ky

crothall healthcare

variable days

day and evening shifts

overnight shift

$15.00–$16.25/hr

full-time and part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full- and part-time positions offer retirement plan, shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, commuter benefits, EAP, and FSAs.

Why this role

Schedules may be full-time or part-time, with variable days and shifts of 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m., or 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Prior customer service, caregiver, home health aide, or healthcare experience is required; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

About the employer

Crothall Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Ambulance Services. Sector: 62.