Patient Sitters

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•New Braunfels, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Sitters carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care, keeping the assigned patient within their line of sight to help prevent injury to the patient or others. The role is based at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels and pays $17.50 per hour. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of U.S. employment eligibility.

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.
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 lb. 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 support 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, including helping reposition or transfer the patient.
Assist the patient with using the restroom or eating a meal, as requested.
Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.