Patient Sitter- Casual (3393)

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, PA; Alexandria, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN is seeking a casual Patient Sitter to provide close observation for patients at risk of falls or harm. You will assist nursing staff and monitor patient safety across age groups.

Shifts include 7:00 am–3:00 pm, 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, and 11:00 pm–7:00 am, with weekend coverage as needed. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and responsive care within a surgical/emergency environment.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe environment.
• Comfort working with pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct observation of patients as directed by nursing staff.
• Report changes in patient condition to supervisors and staff.
• Perform related duties in a professional and responsive manner.
• Demonstrate ability to use relevant equipment.
• Support Alomere Health’s mission, policies and procedures.
• Be flexible with work schedule to meet department needs.
• Foster respectful relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Patient observation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Job description

# Patient Sitter- Casual (3393)Alomere Health - Alexandria, MN 56308## OverviewSalary Range$13.86 - $19.40 HourlyPosition TypeCasualJob ShiftRotation## Description**Department:** Medical Surgical & Emergency Room**Employment Status:** Casual**Hours/ Work Schedule:**Example of Work Shifts* Monday thru Friday & Weekends + 7:00 am -3:00 pm + 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm + 11:00 pm-7:00 am**Position Objective**The Patient Sitter is responsible for providing close and/or continuous observation of pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others.**Essential Responsibilities*** Provide direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing staff and never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse* Report on changes in the condition of the patient to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members**Other Responsibilities*** Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner* Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment* Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures* Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department* Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability## Qualifications**Preferred Qualifications*** Previous Healthcare environment experience**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Ability to create, maintain and provide a safe environment**Union Position**No