Patient Sitter
About The Position
Under direct supervision and according to established procedures, the Patient Sitter observes and monitors assigned patients’ behavior. The role provides safety interventions and basic self-care assistance as needed, with attention to patients’ specific behavioral needs. The Patient Sitter accompanies patients to clinical studies, documents relevant observations, and notifies appropriate nursing personnel when necessary. The position is with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a hospital specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal CPR course is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Observe and monitor assigned patients’ behavior.
- Provide safety interventions and basic self-care assistance as needed.
- Attend to patients’ specific behavioral needs.
- Accompany patients to clinical studies.
- Document pertinent observation data.
- Notify appropriate nursing personnel when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- Auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
