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Hybrid Patient Sitter-Full Time/ Evenings bei Centra Health, Inc

Centra Health, Inc · Lynchburg, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

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The Patient Caregiver functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse. The patient caregiver is responsible for assisting with patient care needs and also maintaining continuous observation of patients in order to keep the patient from harm.

Responsibilities


 
Assist patients with personal care (washing hands/face, oral care, bathing), including dressing, mobility, toileting, personal hygiene, eating under the discretion of the nurse

 
Report to nursing staff care activities performed
 
Maintain open communication between nursing staff regarding patient's medical and emotional condition
 
Report any changes in patient's health status
 
Ensure patient safety
 
Accompanies patient for clinical tests and procedures when off the unit
 
Actively participates in required staff meetings and in-services
 
The patient sitter may assist assist patients with mobility on the unit, around the room and to and from the bathroom under the discretion of the nurse
 
The patient sitter may assist the nurse or CNA in ambulating the patient about the room, on the unit or to and from the bathroom if the patient requires a person assist. This will also be done under the discretion of the nurse
 
Communicates regularly with the RN assigned to the patient
 
Communicates well with patient and family and avoids topics that could upset them
 
Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
 
Displays and promotes a positive public image and approach to staff physician patient family and public
 
Does not leave the patient at any time without RN approval and relief
 
Is flexible with work schedule and helps cover sitter needs

Qualifications

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. 

Preferred Experience: Previous experience as a patient caregiver or other hospital related job experience.

Required Certification & Licensures: American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification within 90 days of hire.

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