Patient Safety Sitter & Care Assistant

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Safety Companion to provide non-nursing tasks and assist nurses with patient care within the scope of training. The role focuses on constant observation to maximize patient safety, with duties including monitoring patient safety, keeping the environment clean and orderly, and aiding with activities of daily living as directed by the nurse.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 90 days is

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety of the patient while sitting with safety companion patients and Baker Act patients.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living as directed by the nurse.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the nurse assigned to the patient.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Floats throughout Baptist Health Care System in one or more areas of practice as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Safety Companion to provide non-nursing tasks and assist nurses with patient care within the scope of training. The role focuses on constant observation to maximize patient safety, with duties including monitoring patient safety, keeping the environment clean and orderly, and aiding with activities of daily living as directed by the nurse.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 90 days is