Patient Safety Sitter - Full Time - Morning and Overnight Shift Available - Chabert
About the position Responsibilities • Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient care area. • Assists with the plan of care as delegated by the staff nurse/department lead within the scope of practice. • Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educations, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area. • Communicates effectively with patients, families and MDT. • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. • Performs other related duties as required. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. • Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training to be obtained prior to independent patient care. • Current certification as a Nursing Assistant is required for those employed in Skilled Nursing Facilities/Units or areas where they provide Patient Care Tech duties. Nice-to-haves • Prior experience with psychiatric environment. • Experience with computer data entry. Apply tot his job