Patient Safety Observer | Part-Time | Days

UF Health Shands Homecare; Saint Augustine (FL); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UF Health Shands Homecare in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a patient sitter to provide a safe environment under the direction of a registered nurse. The sitter will accompany patients, support activities of daily living, and offer diversionary activities to promote comfort and safety.

Required education is a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to read/write English. Knowledge of standard precautions and recognizing emergencies are necessary, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Knowledge of standard precautions.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Sit with patients to provide a safe environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide basic care for activities of daily living and offer diversionary activities.

Connaissances

English literacy

Standard precautions

Emergency recognition

Confidentiality & ethics

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Overview

Job Description

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, sits with patients to provide a safe environment for individuals who need constant observation. The sitter will provide only basic care needed for activities of daily living and diversionary activities.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Necessary Skills

• Ability to write/read in English.
• Knowledge of standard precautions.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities.

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association