Hospital Patient Sitter at Community First Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Observation, Communication, Teamwork, Patient Comfort, Safety Awareness, Daily Living Assistance, Compassion, Mental Health Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Opportunity for Full Time or Part time with rotating Weekends/Holidays Great entry level opportunity for to start out in health care under the supervision of an RN, provides close observation of patients. Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment. You will provide assistance with activities of daily living, unless the patient needs are such that adverse health consequences are predictable. 1. Obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient. 2. Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. 3. Obtains instruction from nurse regarding ambulation limitations. 4. Observant of the patient’s activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse. 5. Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner. 7. Functions cooperatively as a team member. 8. Offers support and feedback to peers and staff. Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees: United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans | MetLife Dental |MetLife Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | Company Paid Short-term | Company Paid Life Insurance | 401(k) | Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness Requirements The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment and based on the patients served. Mental health experience helpful. Education and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent Prior background as a caregiver helpful Bi-lingual in Polish or Spanish desirable Compassionate customer based attitude Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status

Responsibilities

The Hospital Patient Sitter provides close observation of patients and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment. They communicate regularly with nursing staff regarding patient activity and behavior.