The Patient Sitter/Patient Companion provides one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. The sitter’s primary responsibility is to ensure patient safety by observing the patient continuously, preventing falls or unsafe behaviors, and promptly notifying nursing staff of any changes in the patient’s condition. Sitters do not provide skilled nursing care or perform medical procedures.
You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in need. If you are a caring and dedicated individual passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our mission.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide continuous one-on-one observation of assigned patient.
- Ensure patient safety by preventing falls, wandering, or unsafe behaviors.
- Reorient and calmly redirect confused or agitated patients.
- Notify nursing staff immediately of any changes in the patient’s condition or behavior.
- Assist with non-medical comfort measures, such as conversation, reading, or companionship.
- Help with meal setup and encourage fluids if permitted by nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
- Follow all facility, and agency policies, including infection control and HIPAA.
- Accurately document observation notes according to facility and agency requirements.
- Maintain professional communication with facility staff and the agency.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience as a sitter, caregiver, CNA, or home health aide preferred.
- Current CPR certification (required or preferred, depending on facility).
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- TB screening and proof of required immunizations.
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
- Excellent observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain alert throughout the entire shift.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reposition chairs or light equipment as needed.
- Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while continuously monitoring the patient.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly wages.
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle.
- Continuous Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional growth.
- Employee Recognition: Acknowledgment through recognition programs.
- Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative workplace.
- Varied Shifts: Opportunities spanning from 4 to 12 hours.
- Customized Hours: Tailor your schedule with flexible working hours.
- Referral Incentives: Benefit from referral bonuses.
- Consistent Assignments: Build enduring client relationships through ongoing shifts.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals coping with medical conditions and age-related challenges
If you are passionate about providing personalized care and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we would love to hear from you!
Since 2004, Executive Home Care has been a critical resource for families looking for in-home care for their loved ones.
Executive Home Care provides outstanding training and benefits for the caregivers we place. The professional development of our staff is important to our clients; they want to know that their caregiver is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in the field.
Additionally, our caregivers enjoy attractive benefits in addition to the features of the job that make it inherently rewarding. When you put the two together, you get a winning combination that makes for a great job with incredible long-term potential.
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