Sitter F/T (Evenings)

Description

Summary:

To assist in providing a safe environment to assigned patients whose physical, neurological or psychiatric condition puts them at risk for harm to self/other, by maintaining visual contact at all times often remaining within arm's length of patient.

Responsibilities

1.Keeps within visual contact of patient at all times. Remains within arm's length of patients as needed and does

not leave the patient unattended.

2.Provides for the patients safety and comfort needs according to the RN's direction, such as feeding, toileting,

ambulating and cognitive stimulation alone or in combination with unit staff according to patient abilities.

3.Maintains a calm and pleasant atmosphere for the patient. Reassures the patient they are safe. Re-orients

patient to time, place and situation as needed.

4.Utilizes the Safety APRN, Education staff and the Unit staff when in doubt about as to how to best meet the

needs of the patient.

5.Monitors closely, tracks on paper and reports to the RN the patient's nutritional intake, behaviors, sleep and

requests. Communicates to the attending RN immediately any changes in patient's cognitive, emotional or

physical status.

6.Accompanies patient to all diagnostic tests.

7.Maintains patient confidentiality.

8.Avoids over stimulation for the patients, providing for patient's need for quiet rest and sleep.

9.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma.

Minimum of zero to six monthsjob-related experience.

Currently working towards a certificate/degree in a healthcare curriculum. Possess listening and comprehensionskills. Ability to work with young, elderly, sick and handicapped people.

Working Conditions

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 379

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.45 Hourly

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