Patient Sitters

Location:

Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital

Pay Rate:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 17.50 USD Hourly

Work Shift:

Job Description

Responsibilities

Wage: $17.50/hour

Full-time and part-time positions available

Day/Evening/Night shifts available

Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required

Must have BLS Certification

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient sitter team!

Carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care. Keep the patient within your line of sight at all times to prevent them from injuring themselves or others.

Responsibilities

Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift

Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction

Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury

Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety

Transport specimens from departments to the lab

Complete continuous observation records for every patient

Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient

Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested

Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment

Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform

Preferred: Patient care experience (cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, patient care, patient companion, healthcare)

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift

Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift

Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

401K

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.