PRN Patient Sitter

The Patient Sitter responsibilities include supervising patients, alerting nurses and other healthcare professionals when needed, and providing emotional support to patients. The Patient Sitter will work directly with patients who are at risk of hurting themselves or those around them. Job Requirements Minimum Education GED or High School Diploma required or current high school student in pursuit of GED to be obtained within one calendar year Current CPR certification is required.

Work Experience No work experience required Must be emotionally mature and able to function under stress. Required Skill Having the ability to promote a calming environment FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Physical Requirements Sitting - 16-31% Walking - => 32% Standing - = or greater than 32% Bending/Squatting - 16-31% Climbing/Kneeling - 16-31% Twisting - 16-31% Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed. Physical/Environmental Requirements Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance Pulling - Up to 100 lbs Pushing - Up to 100 lbs OSHA Category Minimal Potential for Direct Exposures Essential Job Functions Assists patients with activities of daily living. Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height/weight, and intake and output and reports abnormal values to assigned nurse. Assists with care such as position, lifting, and transferring patients with proper body mechanisms and ambulating patients as directed by the assigned nurse. Transports patients as needed, such as to radiology, surgery, or another nursing unit.

Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment by leaving patient rooms in order, by reporting equipment that is out of order, and by cleaning equipment as needed. Answers telephone, call system, and greets visitors professionally, and routes information received to the appropriate personnel. Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.

Floats to other areas assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude. Non-Essential Functions Performs additional task as assigned. Attends and satisfactorily completes annual competency.

Completes annual HealthStream assignments as assigned. Attends in services on new equipment. Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidence by attendance records.

Floats to other areas as assigned with a positive attitude. T. J Pledge I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
• never underestimate the power of an apology
• refrain from blame and judgment
• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

• smile - at everyone
• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
• embrace change and set the example for those around me
• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion
• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
• dare to make a difference and be exceptional
• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

Education High School or equivalent (required)