What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter position at Cooper University Health Care?
PATIENT SITTER
About Us
Come and join the Cape Regional team. Cape Regional offers a competitive compensation package, which includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits for full and part-time (medical, prescription, dental, vision) for you and your eligible dependents), company-paid life insurance, retirement benefit, paid time off, other voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and On-site Early Education Center (10% tuition employee discount.)
Description
Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe.
Ability to assist with meals
Ability to provide and supervise diversional activities that keep patient’s interest
Ability to provide and maintain patient safety measures
Knowledge of Safe Patient Handling and De-escalation Management
Follow established policies and procedures.
Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors.
Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management, and physicians.
Applies Cape Regional Health System core values of quality; service; efficiency; integrity; safety; professionalism, teamwork, and compassion.
Qualifications
Experience
Previous Patient experience preferred.
Candidates who are attending College for medical related careers are highly considered.
Education Requirements
High School graduate or equivalent.
License/Certification Requirements
American Heart Association, (AHA) CPR (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to start.
