Patient Safety Sitter & Observation Aide

UF Health Shands Homecare

Saint Augustine (FL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

English literacy
Standard precautions
Emergency recognition
Confidentiality & ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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