Patient Sitter (part time)

Highland Palms Healthcare Center in; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

On-call opportunities

Supportive healthcare team

Job summary

Highland Palms Healthcare Center is seeking a Patient Sitter for a part-time, on-call role in California. The position focuses on providing companionship, safe observation, and supportive presence to residents, while assisting with non-clinical needs and maintaining dignity.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, attentive, reliable, and able to work within a collaborative healthcare team. Flexible scheduling and meaningful work are offered in a respected facility.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.
• Ability to stay attentive and engaged on shift.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Healthcare, caregiving, customer service, or patient care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and supervision for assigned residents.
• Promote a safe and secure environment by monitoring activity and reporting concerns.
• Offer companionship, reassurance, and emotional support.
• Assist residents with non-clinical needs while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Communicate concerns to nursing staff promptly.
• Help prevent falls and maintain resident safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation as required.
• Support nursing and interdisciplinary teams in delivering resident care.
• Follow facility policies and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Observation skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Patient Sitter (Part-Time / On-Call) Highland Palms Healthcare Center Pay Rate: $17.48 per hour

Make a Difference Through Compassionate Care

Highland Palms Healthcare Center is seeking a caring, attentive, and dependable Patient Sitter to join our team on a part-time, on-call basis. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about helping others and providing comfort, companionship, and support to residents in a healthcare setting. As a Patient Sitter, you play an important role in ensuring resident safety, providing observation and emotional support, and helping create a calm, positive environment for those in our care. Your presence can make all the difference in a resident's day.

What You'll Do

• Provide continuous observation and supervision for assigned residents
• Promote a safe and secure environment by monitoring resident activity and reporting concerns promptly
• Offer companionship, reassurance, and emotional support
• Assist residents with non-clinical needs while maintaining dignity and respect
• Communicate resident concerns, changes in behavior, or safety issues to nursing staff immediately
• Help prevent falls and maintain resident safety at all times
• Maintain accurate documentation as required
• Support nursing and interdisciplinary teams in delivering exceptional resident care
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Ability to remain attentive and engaged throughout assigned shifts
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Previous healthcare, caregiving, customer service, or patient care experience preferred but not required
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations

Why Join Highland Palms Healthcare Center?

• Competitive pay at $17.48 per hour
• Flexible part-time, on-call scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team
• Opportunity to gain valuable healthcare experience
• Meaningful work that positively impacts residents and families
• Growth opportunities within a respected healthcare organization

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.