Patient Sitter
About The Position
We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient sitter team! Carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care. Keep the patient within your line of sight at all times to prevent them from injuring themselves or others. Responsibilities Patient Sitter Wage: $16.50/hour Full-time positions available AM and PM shifts available Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required Location: HCA Florida Blake Medical Center Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety Transport specimens from departments to the lab Complete continuous observation records for every patient Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform Preferred: Patient care experience (cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, patient care, patient companion, healthcare) Physical Requirements Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job Benefits We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities. Paid Time Off Medical Dental 401K Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Safety Incentive Program Important to Know Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S. Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. About HHS HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. - Billing Identifier: CC 2560 Hourly HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. What We Do: We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
- Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
- Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience (cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, patient care, patient companion, healthcare)
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift
- Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
- Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury
- Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
- Transport specimens from departments to the lab
- Complete continuous observation records for every patient
- Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient
- Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested
- Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently
Benefits
- We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Safety Incentive Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
