Night Shift Patient Safety Sitter

SouthCoast Health; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being culture

Competitive pay

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

24 hours eligibility

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Safety Sitter at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. This 32-hour night-shift role rotates weekends and holidays, with duties focused on rounds and observation of at‑risk patients to prevent self-harm or injury.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR within six months, and health-care related training preferred. Compensation is based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare training including mental health preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including medical programs preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Experience equivalent to one year required.
• CPR certification within six months.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.
• Compensation based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and observation of patients at risk for suicide or injury.
• Monitor patient safety under supervision.
• Assist with basic patient care tasks as directed.

Skills

High attention to detail

Team player

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Southcoast Health is seeking a Safety Sitter at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. This 32-hour night-shift role rotates weekends and holidays, with duties focused on rounds and observation of at‑risk patients to prevent self-harm or injury.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR within six months, and health-care related training preferred. Compensation is based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.