Compassionate Patient Sitter (PRN) – 1:1 Senior Care

Lakeport Post Acute; Lakeport (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lakeport Post Acute is seeking a Patient Sitter to provide one-on-one supervision and support for residents requiring close observation. You will help maintain a safe environment, monitor activity, and report concerns to nursing staff, contributing to residents' comfort and well-being.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team, demonstrate strong observation skills, and show compassion, patience, and professionalism.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor.
• Prior healthcare, caregiving, or customer service experience preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide continuous one‑on‑one supervision of assigned residents.
• Monitor resident activity and maintain a safe environment.
• Sit with residents and maintain an unobstructed view at all times.
• Communicate resident needs, behaviors, and concerns to nursing staff.
• Accompany residents to appointments, tests, procedures, therapy sessions, and designated activities.
• Assist with resident engagement through activities of choice such as conversation, games, reading, nail care, hair care, and other approved comfort activities.
• Assist nursing staff by notifying CNAs of resident care needs.
• Orient residents and families to the facility and room environment.
• Assist with documenting and accounting for resident belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Escort residents during approved smoking breaks when applicable.
• Maintain strict resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

Observation

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Empathy

Customer service experience

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Lakeport Post Acute is seeking a Patient Sitter to provide one-on-one supervision and support for residents requiring close observation. You will help maintain a safe environment, monitor activity, and report concerns to nursing staff, contributing to residents' comfort and well-being.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team, demonstrate strong observation skills, and show compassion, patience, and professionalism.