Sitter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Is assigned to a patient in the hospital setting to maintain a safe environment.
• Observes and reports any changes in the patients condition to the nurse accountable for the patients nursing care.
• Communicates with patient/family members and all members of the health team to relay appropriate information as part of patient care.
• Promotes a supportive and healing environment so that customer and staff satisfaction are enhanced.
• Under the supervision of the patient's nurse, may assist with transportation of the patient throughout the hospital, ambulation of the patient, bedpan/bathroom functions, bathing, bed making, feeding, providing oral fluids to patient and positions for comfort.
• Ensures the neatness and cleanliness of patients room.
• Supports cost efficient/effective patient care.
• Complies with Universal Precaution guidelines and all other infection control procedures and safety standards to maintain and promote a clean and healthy work environment.
• May discard disposable supplies, assist with bedrails wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and bedpans, under the supervision of the patient's nurse.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Floats to patient care areas as assigned.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.