Full-Time Patient Sitter

Xanitos•Vancouver, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos is hiring a full-time Patient Observation Assistant (POA), also referred to as a Patient Sitter, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. The role provides continuous visual and audible observation of assigned patients in alignment with a Registered Nurse (RN) and under the direction of the Xanitos leadership team. All shifts are available, and the position pays $20.00 per hour. Rotational weekends and holidays are required. The Patient Sitter monitors patient condition and behavior, remains at the bedside unless relieved, redirects at-risk behavior, completes observation reports, and promptly contacts nursing staff about assistance needs, unusual behavior, or safety concerns. The role also supports patient comfort and safety, escorts patients to diagnostic testing, participates in shift handoffs, and may assist with meals, positioning, wheelchair rides, and ambulation when authorized and safe. Employees must follow hospital and company procedures, confidentiality and patient-rights requirements, attendance and safety standards, and applicable training requirements. This role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), the ability to read and understand written English communication, and CPR/AED or BLS-HCP certification. Xanitos provides training and certifications required for the role, including BLS/CPR. Post-offer medical, background, and drug screenings are required, and successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The job involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, as well as use of hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and talking and hearing. Employees must be able to work standing for long periods and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. The work environment regularly includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally involves working near moving mechanical parts. Noise is usually average. Benefits may vary by location and eligibility and work-hour requirements. Available plans may include medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance, a 401(k), an employee assistance program, wellness and commuter benefits, shoe reimbursement, employee discounts, and paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, company holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty. Additional compensation may include shift differential pay and bonuses, if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand written English communications, including patient identifiers, pickup and receiving locations, isolation precaution notices, and other patient information needed for assigned tasks.
CPR/AED or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification required; Xanitos provides required role training and certifications, including BLS/CPR.
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Completion of post-offer medical screening, background screening, and drug testing.
Completion of any unit-specific training required by the hospital partner, including partner new-hire orientation where applicable.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged sitting, standing, and walking and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned patients visually and audibly at all times.
Remain at the assigned patient’s bedside unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
Verbally redirect patients from at-risk behaviors.
Complete observation reports at assigned times.
Provide compassionate, hospitable, cheerful, and supportive service to staff, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Immediately summon nursing staff when a patient needs assistance or nursing intervention, exhibits unusual behavior or verbalizations, or displays potentially dangerous behavior; report concerning conversations to the nurse.
Help identify and report patient safety issues, keep the patient environment safe, report hazards to the charge nurse, and remove visible hazards as appropriate.
Help calm or reorient patients experiencing distress or confusion.
Help keep the patient’s room safe and orderly.
Escort patients when diagnostic testing is required.
Participate in handoffs of pertinent patient information and behavior at the start and end of an assignment, and ensure coverage during meal breaks and before leaving the patient.
Assist with ordering dietary trays, setting up meals, basic patient positioning, wheelchair rides, and ambulation when the patient is stable and the assigned nurse has determined it is safe; assist with ambulation when directed by the RN.
Respond rapidly and thoroughly to emergencies and special needs.
Follow supervisor and hospital staff direction, department and hospital policies, educational programs, confidentiality and regulatory requirements, patient-rights policies, and company standards.
Maintain professional conduct and comply with attendance, break, behavior, dress, personal hygiene, and safety codes.
Respect hospital and company property and assist other associates as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life, accident, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program
Commuter benefits
Shoes for Crews reimbursement
Employee discounts to theme parks, theaters, sporting events, movies, and more
Paid time off, including vacation, accrued sick leave, up to six paid company holidays per year, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave