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Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Patient Sitter to work as needed during the night shift (7:00 AM to 7:30 AM). This role is crucial for maintaining a safe patient environment within various hospital departments. The Patient Sitter observes patients, reports changes in condition to the nurse, and communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The position also involves assisting patients with basic needs such as transportation, ambulation, feeding, and personal hygiene, all under the supervision of the patient's nurse. A focus on creating a supportive and healing environment is essential, along with ensuring the cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and adhering to infection control and safety standards. The role may also involve floating to different patient care areas as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment.
Observes and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse accountable for the patient's nursing care.
Communicates with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care.
Promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced.
Under the supervision of the patient's nurse, may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital, ambulation of the patient, bedpan/bathroom functions, bathing, bed making, feeding, providing oral fluids to patient and positions for comfort.
Ensures the neatness and cleanliness of patients room.
Supports cost efficient/effective patient care.
Complies with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
May discard disposable supplies, assist with bedrails wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and bedpans, under the supervision of the patient's nurse.
Floats to patient care areas as assigned.
Performs other related responsibilities as required.