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About the Role

The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and basic non-invasive patient support to promote patient safety, comfort and well-being. This role supports licensed nursing staff by performing limited, clearly defined tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication.
• Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach.
• Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members.
• Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists.
• Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs.
• Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean.
• Obtains and records limited vital signs and immediately reports abnormal findings to RN.
• Measures and records non-evasive intake and output, and reports concerns.
• Assists with limited mobility and repositioning of patient.
• Assist with toileting, providing water, snacks or meals as ordered.
• Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times.
• Ability to obtain BLS certification.
• Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• De-escalation techniques
• Therapeutic communication

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 6 months of experience in health care or security (Preferred)

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $18-$22 per hour

Equal Opportunity

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.