Patient Sitter

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a patient care sitter to provide constant observation on a patient care unit. You will assist patients with daily living activities under licensed staff direction and document information accurately.

The role emphasizes safety, effective communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting, with emphasis on compassionate patient and family service and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• Formal healthcare training preferred (CNA/EMT) or equivalent.
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Equivalent healthcare experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as directed by nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Monitor safety of behavior management patients.
• Assist with bedside procedures alongside nurses/NAs.
• Assist with wayfinding and patient needs in hallways.
• Respond to call lights and meet patient needs when possible.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the assigned nurse.
• Attend required safety trainings; follow exposure control plans.
• Respect patient dignity and promote a professional environment.
• Collaborate with department to meet goals and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer knowledge

Mobility of patients/equipment

Customer service

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Confidentiality

Education

CPR certification preferred

Formal healthcare training preferred (CNA/EMT)

Job description

Overview

To provide the services of a sitter for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his or her safety. Performs a variety of routine duties to assist in the delivery of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to provide direct care to patients under the directions of licensed personnel.
• Assists the patient with activities of daily living as directed by the nursing staff.
• Communicates effectively and documents information accurately.
• Monitors the safety of the behavior management patient.
• Assists the Nurse or Nurse Aide with procedures at bedside.
• Assists with wayfinding in the hallway, as needed.
• Answers call lights as well as meets the needs of the patient when able, such as take ice to the room.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and their families by rounding, offering blankets, ice, water, lights dimmed, doors closed, even temperature maintenance.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly patient environment.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the Nurse assigned to patient.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure controls plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a departmental team to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• CPR certification preferred.
• Formal healthcare training preferred, including Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent training.

Experience

• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Previous nursing home experience preferred.
• Equivalent healthcare experience may be considered.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to document information accurately and completely.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Ability to move and/or lift patients and equipment safely.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.