Patient Sitter-FT Days /LGH

About the role

The Patient Caregiver functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse. The patient caregiver is responsible for assisting with patient care needs and also maintaining continuous observation of patients in order to keep the patient from harm.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care (washing hands/face, oral care, bathing), including dressing, mobility, toileting, personal hygiene, eating under the discretion of the nurse
• Report to nursing staff care activities performed
• Maintain open communication between nursing staff regarding patient's medical and emotional condition
• Report any changes in patient's health status
• Ensure patient safety
• Accompanies patient for clinical tests and procedures when off the unit
• Actively participates in required staff meetings and in-services
• The patient sitter may assist assist patients with mobility on the unit, around the room and to and from the bathroom under the discretion of the nurse
• The patient sitter may assist the nurse or CNA in ambulating the patient about the room, on the unit or to and from the bathroom if the patient requires a person assist. This will also be done under the discretion of the nurse
• Communicates regularly with the RN assigned to the patient
• Communicates well with patient and family and avoids topics that could upset them
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
• Displays and promotes a positive public image and approach to staff physician patient family and public
• Does not leave the patient at any time without RN approval and relief
• Is flexible with work schedule and helps cover sitter needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.