Patient Sitter

adirondackhealth; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 23,322 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

adirondackhealth is seeking a Patient Sitter in the Town of Harrietstown, New York, to ensure the safety of psychiatrically unstable patients by providing attentive observation. The role involves documenting patient conditions and communicating changes to medical staff quickly.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and good interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $16.93 - $23.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High level of interpersonal communication skills to relate to patients and staff.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one observation for unstable patients.
• Document patient condition every fifteen minutes.
• Communicate any changes to nursing or medical personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

To provide a safe environment of one‑to‑one observation of the psychiatrically unstable patient or the patient who is at risk to harm self (i.e. falls) by staying within arm’s length of the patient. The patient sitter documents every fifteen minutes on their condition and communicates immediately to nursing or medical personnel any change in the patient, or if assistance is needed. The sitter works under the direction of the RN in charge of the patient.

Educational Requirements / Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. CPR certification or ability to acquire
3. High level of interpersonal communication skills to relate to patient, hospital staff, and visitors.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to learn simple documentation desirable.

Salary Range

$16.93 - $23.50 per hour