Patient Sitter

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
- Promote good public relations.
- Receive and follow assignments or instructions as outlined in our established caregiver/patient sitter policies and procedures.
- Assist residents with arts and crafts, letter writing, recreational activities, etc.
- Sit with residents requiring priority care as approved by the Director of Nursing or physician.
- Deliver messages or run errands for residents.
- Encourage residents to communicate with others in recreational areas, day rooms, lounges, etc. and to take part in activities, etc.
- Escort residents from admission to assigned rooms and to therapy, arts and crafts, appointments, etc.
- Visit residents to establish contact on a regular basis to assist the resident in building relationships, stimulate communications, and to increase self-identity.
- Perform personal services such as reading aloud, letter writing, combing/washing hair, etc.
- Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and orientation training programs.
- Ensure work supplies have been replenished as necessary. Report supply needs to the Director of Nursing.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, to your supervisor.
- Other related duties and activities as may be requested.
- Report any irregularities and unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to the department supervisor immediately.
- Report all incidents/accidents and changes in the resident’s condition to the supervisor immediately.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
- Ensure that resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are followed.
- Report suspected incidents of abuse or mistreatment of residents to the supervisor and/or supervisor immediately.

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Day range:

- Rotating weekends

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift

**Experience**:

- Resident's rights: 1 year (required)
- Caregiving: 1 year (required)
- Developmental disabilities experience: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person