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About the Role
The Patient Sitter works under the supervision of nursing staff, providing direct observation for patients at risk of safety and injury. Responsibilities include constant observation, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting any changes in patient condition or well-being.
Responsibilities
- Direct observation of patients at risk for safety and/or injury.
- Observe the patient at all times.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Report any changes in the patient’s condition or concerns regarding the patient’s well-being.
Requirements
- Employed by SAMC in another position which allows for extra or downtime to be spent in a sitter role.
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Compassion and a genuine desire to help others.
- CPR Required.
- CPI Training with certification.
- Successful completion of Patient Sitter Training.
- Annual completion of competency requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals of varied age groups and cultures.
Location
- Southeast
Work Type
- Day Shift
- 0.9 FTE
- Regular
About the Company
- Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.
Equal Opportunity
- Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
- Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.