Sitter
About The Position
Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety. Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations. Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse. Ensures patient call light is in reach of patient at all times. Maintains a safe work environment; follows organization and department safety policies, including standard precautions. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively interact with all types of personalities.
- Willing to work in adverse conditions and the ability to convey a positive image.
- Must possess a strong commitment to service management/customer service.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, life, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
- Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs over the head
- Must be able to: -push/pull with 30 lbs of force -perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
- Must have functional vision and hearing.
- May potentially be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations.
- Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
- Ensures patient call light is in reach of patient at all times.
- Maintains a safe work environment; follows organization and department safety policies, including standard precautions.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
