Private Duty Sitter Full Time 7p-7a

Southeast Health • Dothan, AL

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About The Position

The Patient Sitter works under the supervision and guidance of professional nursing staff. The role is responsible for directly observing a patient who may be at risk for safety or injury, or who has demonstrated behaviors that create such risks. The sitter observes the patient at all times, maintains a safe environment, and reports changes in the patient’s condition or concerns about the patient’s well-being.

The position is for an employee already employed by SAMC in another role that permits extra or downtime to be spent as a sitter. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with an FTE of 0.9.

Requirements

• Must be employed by SAMC in another position that allows extra or downtime to be spent in a sitter role.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others.
• CPR required.
• CPI training with certification required.
• Successful completion of Patient Sitter Training.
• Annual completion of competency requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals of varied age groups and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient at all times.
• Maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Report changes in the patient’s condition and concerns about the patient’s well-being.
• Work under the supervision and guidance of professional nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed