Patient Companion/Safety Sitter - Full Time - Nights

Job description

Job Summary The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and basic non-invasive patient support to promote patient safety, comfort and well-being. This role supports licensed nursing staff by performing limited, clearly defined tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). Core Job Responsibilities: - Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring (e.g., fall risk, confusion, behavioral risk, etc.) - Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN. - Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication - Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach. - Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members. - Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists. - Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs. - Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean. - Obtains and records limited vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature; excluding oximeter). Immediately reports abnormal findings to RN. - Measures and records no...