Patient Companion/Safety Sitter - Occasional - Nights

Job Summary

Core Job Responsibilities

Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring (e.g., fall risk, confusion, behavioral risk, etc.).

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 (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature; excluding oximeter).

Immediately reports abnormal findings to RN.

Measures and records non-evasive intake and output. Reports concerns.

Absists with limited mobility and repositioning of patient.

Absists with toileting (escort and set up only), providing water, snacks or meals as ordered. Linen adjustments and comfort positioning.

Responds to call lights and communicates patient needs to staff.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population
• Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times

PREFERRED

• 6 months of experience in health care or security

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Ability to obtain BLS certification

Disclaimer

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. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

• Req Id: 97281
• Department: FLOATS
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Hours Worked: 12.50 FTE 0.19
• Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR
• Employee Status: A7 - Occasional Union Non-Union
• Pay Range: $18-$22