Hospital Patient Sitter

Community First Medical Center•Chicago, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity for Registry (as needed) with rotating Weekends/Holidays Great entry level opportunity for to start out in health care under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. You will provide assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.

Requirements

The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment and based on the patients served.
Mental health experience helpful.
High School diploma or equivalent
Prior background as a caregiver helpful
Bi-lingual in Polish or Spanish desirable
Compassionate customer based attitude
Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status

Nice To Haves

Mental health experience helpful.
Prior background as a caregiver helpful
Bi-lingual in Polish or Spanish desirable

Responsibilities

Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient.
Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient.
Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations.
Observant of the patient’s activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse.
Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
Functions cooperatively as a team member.
Offers support and feedback to peers and staff.