What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty Sitter Full Time 7a-7p position at 101 Southeast Health?
Southeast. Always the right career direction. Job Description Summary The Patient Sitter works under the supervision and guidance of the professional nursing staff and is responsible for the direct observation of a patient who has the potential for, or who has demonstrated behaviors that put them at risk for safety and/or injury. The Patient Sitter observes the patient at all times, maintains a safe environment, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition or concerns regarding the patient’s well-being. Job Description Qualifications: Employed by SAMC in another position which allows for extra or downtime to be spent in a sitter role. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others. CPR Required CPI Training with certification Skills: Successful completion of Patient Sitter Training. Annual completion of competency requirements Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals of varied age groups and cultures Shift Day Shift Details First FTE 0.9 Type Regular Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let's connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Watch this three-minute film showcasing our history, team members, community and future. Join an award-winning team with a commitment to provide our patients with the safest care possible. Learn more about the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A” that we recently earned in this news story. Southeast Health Medical Center Earns an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade We’re one of the area’s largest employers, and we’ve also been named as one of Alabama’s best employers, according to Forbes. Learn more in this news story. Southeast Health named to the Forbes Best-in-State Employers 2022 List Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.