Private Duty Sitter Full Time Day Shift

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Patient Sitter to work under the guidance of the nursing staff and directly observe a patient at risk for safety or injury, maintaining a safe environment and reporting any changes to the care team. The role requires CPR and CPI training, English literacy, and strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Shift is 7:00 am – 7:00 pm for a 0.9 FTE, with opportunities to join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Compassion and genuine desire to help others.
• CPR certification.
• CPI training with certification.
• Successful completion of Patient Sitter Training.
• Annual competency requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate with varied age groups and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Direct observation of a patient who is at risk for safety or injury.
• Observe the patient at all times and maintain a safe environment.
• Report changes in the patient’s condition or concerns to staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

CPR certified

CPI training

English proficiency

Communication across ages

Education

None

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryThe Patient Sitter works under the supervision and guidance of the professional nursing staff and is responsible for the direct observation of a patient who has the potential for, or who has demonstrated behaviors that put them at risk for safety and/or injury. The Patient Sitter observes the patient at all times, maintains a safe environment, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition or concerns regarding the patient’s well-being.Job DescriptionQualifications:Employed by SAMC in another position which allows for extra or downtime to be spent in a sitter role. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others. CPR Required CPI Training with certificationSkills:Successful completion of Patient Sitter Training. Annual completion of competency requirements Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals of varied age groups and culturesShiftDayShift Details7:00 am - 7:00 pmFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.