Focused Observer (Sitter)

CaroMont Health • Gastonia, NC

11d

About The Position

The Focused Observer provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients identified as safety risks. The observer helps keep patients safe through constant monitoring, either remotely via camera or by remaining with patients at all times. The role involves redirecting patients from at-risk behaviors, physically intervening to prevent self-harm, and alerting nursing staff when patient care needs arise.

Requirements

• Completion of 12th grade (high school) or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, employees, and hospital staff.
• Ability to respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to continuously monitor up to 12 patients via telesitting at one time.
• Ability to remain alert at all times while on duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients identified as safety risks.
• Monitor patients remotely via camera or remain with them at all times.
• Redirect patients from engaging in at-risk behaviors.
• Physically intervene to prevent self-harm.
• Alert nursing staff as patient care needs arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED