Safety Sitter

Southcoast Health System; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Safety Sitter for Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA to observe and round on patients at risk for self-harm or harm to others, under supervision by the Patient Care Services team.

The per diem position offers flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a minimum schedule commitment and opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered, community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Education: Four years of high school or equivalent.
• CPR certification required within six months.
• Proficient computer skills including medical programs.
• Previous similar patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rounds and observation of patients at risk for suicide or injury under supervision.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification within six months

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Safety Sitter

Hours:Per Diem

Shift:Flexible shifts & hours with weekend and holiday rotation; 7:00am - 7:30pm and 7:15pm - 7:15am; Schedule minimum of 8 hrs per 6 week schedule to include 16 hrs on weekend shifts. Schedule one major summer and one major winter holiday per the needs of the schedule.

Location: Tobey Hospital - Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under supervision of individually assigned Manager, Patient Care Services or Designee, perform various duties in providing rounds and observation of assigned patients who may be at risk for suicide or high risk to injury of themselves or others.

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent.
• Additional secondary healthcare training including mental health training is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills including medical based programs are preferred.
• Previous similar patient care experience is preferred.
• Education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of experience is required.
• CPR certification required within six months.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.