Patient Sitter FT McAllen

Arbour SeniorCare; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour SeniorCare seeks a patient sitter to support the patient care team in a healthcare setting in McAllen, Texas. The role requires providing constant observation and attending to specified patient needs to promote safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, following unit protocols, and ensuring timely communication with nurses and caregivers. A High School diploma or GED and BLS certification are required or obtainable within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or higher education required.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within two weeks of start date and kept current thereafter.
• Complete CPI training within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and monitoring to ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Support to patient care team and attend to specified patient needs.

Skills

Observation

Monitoring

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The patient sitter role is a position providing support to the patient care team as well as directly attending to certain, specified needs of the patient. The patient assistant sitter provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevention of injury.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BLS upon hire or may obtain within two weeks of start date and must keep current thereafter.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

2. BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

3. Complete the CPI training within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

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