Patient Sitter: Safety & Comfort Champion

Union Health; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Success Sharing

403b Retirement Match

Job summary

Union Health in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a Patient Sitter to support patient safety and comfort during hospital stays. This full-time, daytime role ensures patients are monitored, cared for, and kept in a respectful environment.

Responsibilities include observing patients, communicating with care teams, maintaining a safe environment, understanding bed functions and alarms, and promptly notifying nurses of changes in condition. Competitive compensation is accompanied by benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Previous healthcare or patient-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients to help ensure their safety and well-being.
• Communicate respectfully and compassionately with patients and care team members.
• Assist with maintaining a safe patient environment.
• Understand basic bed functions, exit alarms, and room safety features.
• Notify nursing staff of patient needs or changes in condition.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Union Health in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a Patient Sitter to support patient safety and comfort during hospital stays. This full-time, daytime role ensures patients are monitored, cared for, and kept in a respectful environment.

Responsibilities include observing patients, communicating with care teams, maintaining a safe environment, understanding bed functions and alarms, and promptly notifying nurses of changes in condition. Competitive compensation is accompanied by benefits.