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Patient Sitter/ObserverMinimum Hiring Wage: From $16.00 per hourScheduled Hours: 6:00pm - 6:30am, every other weekendJob Description: A Brief Overview The Patient Sitter/Observer provides continuous observation of patients at risk for falls, self-harm, elopement, or other safety concerns, ensuring a safe environment and promptly reporting changes in condition or behavior to nursing staff. Working under the direction of an RN, this role supports patient care plans, remains engaged and vigilant throughout shifts, and may also serve as a Tele-Sitter Monitor Technician, using remote video monitoring technology to observe patients and alert staff to potential safety risks.What you will doObservation of patients to ensure their safety and the safety of staffObserve patients' conditions/behavior and report changes to professional staffCleaning and straightening of patient's roomsAssist in the turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcersAppropriate use of bed/chair alarms for fall preventionDocument activities performed on the frequent observation flow sheet documentation tool in an accurate and timely manner.Qualifications:H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) PreferredKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Actively looking for ways to help people.Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.MOAB training within 180 days of hire, then every 2 years.Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days RequiredChild Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days RequiredDependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days RequiredBenefits:Competitive base payMatching retirement programsHealth, Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plansEmployer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&DPaid time off (PTO)Education Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted cafeteria mealsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Service Recognition programVoluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital IndemnityGreat River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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fort madison, IA, 52627, US
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