Patient Sitter

HHS•New Braunfels, TX

12d•$18•Onsite

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: $17.50/hour Full-time positions available Day/Evening/Night shifts available Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required Location: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital- New Braunfels -6:30AM-7:00PM -Friday, Saturday, Sunday -6:30PM-7:00AM -Alternate weekends -Must have an American Heart BLS 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

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
Must have an American Heart BLS
Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required

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