Patient Sitter

Job description

Xanitos is hiring Full Time and Part Time Patient Sitters for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift at UPMC Altoona in Altoona, PA. - No Medical Experience Required! - 1st Shift 7:00AM-3:30PM - 2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:30PM - 3rd shift - 11:00PM - 7:30AM - Casual positions (8hr shift) flexible schedule available - Pay $14.50 per hour - Help save lives and join our team! Job Overview: Responsible for providing patient visual and audible observation of assigned patients with the alignment of a Registered Nurse (RN) and directed by the Xanitos Leadership team by completing the following duties. Daily Responsibilities: · Tasked to monitor both visually and audibly the assigned patient’s condition and behavior at all times. · Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times, unless relieved by an appropriate staff member. · Verbally redirects the patient from participating in at risk behaviors. · Completes observation reports at the assigned times. · Takes initiative in compassionately rendering service or responding to needs. Interacts hospitably, cheerfully, and supportively with staff, patients, visitors, and work colleagues. · Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assist...