Patient Sitter

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

4d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Patient Sitter at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, you will work closely with the nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of residents who require additional observation and support beyond routine care. Monitor resident behavior and symptoms; communicate concerns to nursing and care teams. Provide companionship and supportive presence to residents, especially those experiencing distress, disorientation, or isolation. Prevent falls and injuries by maintaining constant observation of residents at risk. Support residents exhibiting behaviors such as wandering, aggression, or inappropriate social interactions. Escort residents to appointments or activities, ensuring safety and comfort. Assist with meals by cutting food or offering finger foods—without feeding. Set up supplies for personal care routines without performing hands-on care. Maintain a tidy, calming environment; change bed linens when the bed is unoccupied. Establish therapeutic relationships with residents while respecting boundaries. Monitor multiple residents, if assigned, and remain vigilant at all times. Attend required in-service trainings and follow all safety and infection control protocols. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in long-term care or related healthcare setting preferred.
Kind, calm, and empathetic demeanor.
Ability to build rapport with residents, especially those with behavioral health needs.
Cultural sensitivity, especially toward Jewish traditions and multilingual populations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian).
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Monitor resident behavior and symptoms; communicate concerns to nursing and care teams.
Provide companionship and supportive presence to residents, especially those experiencing distress, disorientation, or isolation.
Prevent falls and injuries by maintaining constant observation of residents at risk.
Support residents exhibiting behaviors such as wandering, aggression, or inappropriate social interactions.
Escort residents to appointments or activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
Assist with meals by cutting food or offering finger foods—without feeding.
Set up supplies for personal care routines without performing hands-on care.
Maintain a tidy, calming environment; change bed linens when the bed is unoccupied.
Establish therapeutic relationships with residents while respecting boundaries.
Monitor multiple residents, if assigned, and remain vigilant at all times.
Attend required in-service trainings and follow all safety and infection control protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Full Benefits – Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for team members working 20+ hours/week.
403(b) Retirement Plan – Voluntary participation available.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begin accruing PTO on your first day.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for full-time and $2,625/year for part-time employees.
Commuter Check Program – Save on eligible commuting expenses.
Weekday Shuttle Services – To and from Glen Park BART station.
Referral Bonus – Earn $1,000 for every successful referral hired.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Tax-advantaged health and dependent care spending.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential mental health and well-being support.
Access to LifeMart – Exclusive discounts on everyday products and services.