Patient Companion/Safety Sitter

• Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring
• Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
• Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach
• Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members
• Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists
• Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs
• Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean
• Obtains and records limited vital signs
• Measures and records non-evasive intake and output
• Assists with limited mobility and repositioning of patient
• Assist with toileting, providing water, snacks or meals as ordered
• Linen adjustments and comfort positioning
• Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population
• Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times
• Ability to obtain BLS certification

6 months of experience in health care or security