Sitter - Flex Choice Internal Agency

FMOLHS Career Portal; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Sitter to perform various patient care activities under the close supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, participating in direct care, and documenting observations. Essential tasks include drawing lab work, taking vital signs, and monitoring patients. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to patient safety and comfort while working within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform patient care activities under supervision.
• Competency in documenting patient observations and care.
• Skills in drawing lab work and taking vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient daily activities to ensure safety.
• Participate in direct patient care and selected treatments.
• Document care provided and report patient conditions.

Job description

The Sitter performs various patient care activities related to the patient's physical comfort under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and helps the patient in completing daily activities in a safe manner. The Sitter may participate in direct patient care, selected treatments, documentation of observations and care given, and the reporting of patient signs, symptoms, and conditions, including drawing lab work, performing whole blood glucose testing, taking vital signs, attaching patients to monitors, EKG testing and transporting patients to departments for testing. May assist nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.