Patient Sitter - Carle Health : Job Details

Position Summary: The Patient Care Assistant, under the direct supervisor of a registered nurse, provides support to staff in providing a safe environment for patients.Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS None specified CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS None specified SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Customer service Effective oral communication skills Ability to work as a part of a teamEssential Functions:

• Fully engage with patient
• Notify patient's nurse any change of behavior
• Redirect patient from getting out of bed, pulling on tubes
• Notify Nurse for any concern, issue or needs
• Assist with keeping patient's room tidy

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.