Patient Sitter CMC

Uhhospitals

Cleveland, OH, United States2d ago

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Key details

Location
Cleveland, OH, United States
Work style
Onsite
Level
Mid level
Function
Healthcare
Focus area
other
Posted
2d ago

Skills

patient safety

About the role

What You Will Do
  • Maintains continuous observation of patient, performs room safety checks, and completes observation log.
  • Maintains patient safety by: direct supervision, reorienting and redirecting confused patient, following safety standards (i.e. hand hygiene, isolation precautions, fall prevention, suicide precautions) and keeping the environment hazard free.
  • Communicates with nurse any changes in patient behavior or condition.
  • Communicates effectively with patient and family.
  • Assists patient with basic hygiene, comfort, meal set up, etc.
  • Operates bed controls, TV, call light system, and bed/chair alarms.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
What You Will Do
  • Maintains continuous observation of patient, performs room safety checks, and completes observation log.
  • Maintains patient safety by: direct supervision, reorienting and redirecting confused patient, following safety standards (i.e. hand hygiene, isolation precautions, fall prevention, suicide precautions) and keeping the environment hazard free.
  • Communicates with nurse any changes in patient behavior or condition.
  • Communicates effectively with patient and family.
  • Assists patient with basic hygiene, comfort, meal set up, etc.
  • Operates bed controls, TV, call light system, and bed/chair alarms.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
  • High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%
Education
  • High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%

11100 Euclid Avenue (82)
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, 44106

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