Patient Sitters

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•San Marcos, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Sitters at Christus Santa Rosa San Marcos carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care, keeping assigned patients within line of sight to help prevent injury to themselves or others. The role is available full-time or part-time, with day, evening, and night shifts. Shifts are 12 hours and include every other weekend. The pay rate is $17.50 per hour. Patient Sitters work with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to support patient safety and satisfaction. They also help with patient transfers and repositioning, restroom and meal assistance, equipment cleaning, specimen transport, observation records, and other departmental needs. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of U.S. employment eligibility. A current American Heart Association BLS certification is required. The employer notes that many healthcare facilities require full COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
Practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and wear a uniform.
Have a current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
Be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and reach continuously throughout a shift.
Be able to push and pull carts or equipment weighing over 100 pounds on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift.
Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience, including cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodial or janitorial work, room attendant work, patient care, patient companion work, or healthcare experience.
Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift.
Work 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.
Transport specimens from departments to the lab.
Complete continuous observation records for every patient.
Support 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.