PATIENT SITTER
UHS
Summary
The sitter is a caregiver trained in the area of sitter services, for both psychiatric patients requiring 1:1 observation as well as observing patients who are at risk for falls and other harm to themselves. This position works under close supervision of the registered nurse.
Job description
Summary
The sitter is a caregiver trained in the area of sitter services, for both psychiatric patients requiring 1:1 observation as well as observing patients who are at risk for falls and other harm to themselves. This position works under close supervision of the registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide sitter care and one-to-one observation for psychiatric patients and patients at risk of falls or other harm
- Work under the close supervision of a registered nurse
- Alert staff to medical emergencies
- Assist with transportation and escort services
- Follow infection control practices
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Successful completion of training or demonstrated understanding and practical competency in patient needs, transportation and escort services, emergency alerts, and infection control
- Health care experience preferred
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Successful completion of training or demonstrated practical competency in patient needs
- Understanding the needs of elderly, handicapped, or convalescing individuals
- Transportation and escort services
- Alerting staff for medical emergencies
- Infection control
- Health care experience preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.