Patient Safety Sitter | Float Pool

CentraCare • Willmar, MN

20h • $18 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Sitter assists in keeping a patient safe when a patient is at risk of harming themselves by pulling lines, falling, wandering and other behaviors. The sitter is responsible for continuous monitoring of the patient closely at the bedside at all times and never leaving the patient alone. The sitter may intervene by assisting the patient to toilet, ambulate, reposition or prevent the patient from pulling on lines.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing patient needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Human services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring of the patient closely at the bedside at all times and never leaving the patient alone.
• Assisting the patient to toilet, ambulate, reposition or prevent the patient from pulling on lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED