Patient Sitter

HHS Environmental Services, LLC (USA); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Training and development

Competitive wages

Work-life balance

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

HHS Environmental Services, LLC is seeking a patient sitter to observe and monitor patients requiring extra care at HCA Northside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts (AM/PM/overnight) with a pay rate of $15 per hour, and requires background checks and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities include maintaining constant observation, collaborating with nursing and hospital staff, and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform.
• Preferred: patient care experience in hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift.
• Work with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction.
• Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury.
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Transport specimens from departments to the lab.
• Complete continuous observation records for every patient.
• Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient.
• Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested.
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Job description

Location & Pay

Location: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 15.00 USD

Hourly Work Shift: Based on facility's needs (United States of America)

Location: HCA Northside Hospital

About the Role

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient sitter team! Carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care. Keep the patient within your line of sight at all times to prevent them from injuring themselves or others. Full Time, 12hrs shift AM and PM.

Responsibilities

• Patient Sitter Wage: $15/hour
• Full-time positions available
• Day/Evening/Night/ Overnight shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift
• Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
• Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
• Transport specimens from departments to the lab
• Complete continuous observation records for every patient
• Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient
• Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
• Preferred: Patient care experience (cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, patient care, patient companion, healthcare)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
• Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

• We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
• Paid Time Off Medical Dental 401K Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.

Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

What We Do

We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S.