Sitter

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, direct observation and/or supervision, documentation of observations and care given, and the reporting of patient signs, symptoms, and conditions, 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. Patient Care: 1) Patients are assisted with daily living activities (e.g., bed bath, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, back rubs, linen freshening) and provides general care (e.g., positioning patients, pre- and post-operative care, assisting with bed pan use) in a manner that demonstrates compassion and understanding for all patients as evidenced by lack of complaints. 2) Patients are prepared for meals, served food, and fed when needed in a manner that demonstrates compassion and respect for patient needs at all times. Patients have identifica...