Patient Sitter FT Float Pool

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Sitter assures patient safety by providing constant supervision within the scope of responsibilities and performing a variety of non-clinical, basic patient care tasks. The role requires professionalism and a compassionate, pleasant manner to maintain patient dignity and safety, protect confidentiality and privacy, and treat patients and families with respect. The Patient Sitter uses appropriate safety techniques and standard precautions, including proper isolation attire and hand cleansing techniques, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.

This full-time float-pool position serves East Valley and Phoenix locations, including Florence, Four Peaks, and Tempe. The listed schedules are 6:00 AM–6:30 PM and 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, with 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school coursework is required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a hospital role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant patient supervision to assure safety.
• Observe patients for basic changes in condition, comfort, or safety issues and report to nursing personnel when intervention or clinical monitoring is required.
• Assist with basic comfort needs, such as arranging pillows and handling food, drinks, or supplies, when the patient has no special needs, allergies, or diet or activity restrictions.
• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and privacy, and treat patients and families with respect.
• Use appropriate safety techniques and standard precautions, including proper isolation attire and hand cleansing techniques.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit.

What This Job Offers

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