Hospital Patient Sitter

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

6 paid holidays

Paid time off

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Voluntary benefits: Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Community First Medical Center is seeking an entry-level caregiver to assist patients under RN supervision. This full-time or part-time role includes rotating weekends and holidays, providing activities of daily living support, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

You will obtain patient reports from the nurse, observe patients at bedside, follow ambulation instructions, communicate with the nurse, and work as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior caregiver background helpful
• Bi-lingual in Polish or Spanish desirable
• Compassionate customer-based attitude

Responsibilities

• Obtain verbal report from nurse and monitor patient
• Position self at bedside to maintain constant observation
• Follow nurse instructions regarding ambulation limitations
• Observe patient activity and communicate with the nurse
• Provide patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction; maintain a safe environment
• Function cooperatively as a team member
• Offer support and feedback to peers and staff

Job description

Description

Opportunity for Full-time and Part-time with rotating Weekends/Holidays

Great entry level opportunity for to start out in health care under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. You will provide assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable.

1. Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient.

2. Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient.

3. Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations.

4. Observant of the patient’s activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse.

5. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.

7. Functions cooperatively as a team member.

8. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans | MetLife Dental |MetLife Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | Company Paid Short-term | Company Paid Life Insurance | 401(k) | Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

Requirements

The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment and based on the patients served. Mental health experience helpful.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior background as a caregiver helpful
• Bi-lingual in Polish or Spanish desirable
• Compassionate customer based attitude

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status