What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Sitter Full Time Days position at DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan?
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.
Job Description:
Under direct supervision, and according to established procedures, observes and monitors assigned patient(s) behavior.
Provides safety interventions and basic self-care needs as needed while providing attention to specific patients behavioral needs.
Accompanies patient(s) for clinical studies, documents pertinent data for observations and notifies appropriate nursing personnel when necessary.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of a formal CPR course desirable.
