Patient Sitter
About The Position
The Patient Attendant functions under the direct supervision of the Department Manager. The Patient Attendant is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure that the assigned patient(s) remains safe. This may include close, continuous observation to maintain patient safety, comfort, and a safe patient care environment. Basic patient care tasks may be delegated by the Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager and or Delegate. The Patient Attendant will document all patient observation and care activities. Also performs non-direct patient care duties as assigned. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Mary Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Performing tasks to ensure patient safety
- Close, continuous observation of patients
- Maintaining patient comfort
- Maintaining a safe patient care environment
- Documenting patient observation and care activities
- Performing non-direct patient care duties as assigned
Benefits
- Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
- We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
- Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
