Patient Sitters

HHS Environmental Services, LLC (USA); United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

401K

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

HHS Environmental Services, LLC (USA) seeks friendly, compassionate patient sitters to monitor and support patients requiring extra care at Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. Observe patients closely, coordinate with nursing and medical teams, and document observations to ensure safety.

BLS certification is required; 18+ years old, able to work in a team, and able to operate necessary equipment. Day/evening/night shifts available; competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
• Preferred: patient care/healthcare support experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift
• Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
• Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
• Transport specimens from departments to the lab
• Complete continuous observation records for every patient
• Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient
• Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Skills

English communication

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Location

Location: Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital

Pay Rate / Wage

Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 17.50 USD

Wage: $17.50/hour

Hourly Work Shift

Day/Evening/Night shifts available

Employment Type

Full-time and part-time positions available

Requirements

Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required

Must have BLS Certification

Must be at least 18 years old

Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment

Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform

Preferred: Patient care experience (cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, patient care, patient companion, healthcare)

Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Job Description

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient sitter team! Carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care. Keep the patient within your line of sight at all times to prevent them from injuring themselves or others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift
• Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
• Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
• Transport specimens from departments to the lab
• Complete continuous observation records for every patient
• Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient
• Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
• Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S. Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Company Information

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service.

Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

What We Do:

We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S.