Patient Care Sitter

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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 0.010000

Shift: Afternoons

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary:

The Patient Care Sitter observes their assigned patient for both physical and mental changes (i.e., sudden, rapid breathing, aggressiveness, being uncomfortable) and notifying the nursing staff of these changes. The Sitter also provides supportive, comfort and safety functions (i.e., getting the patient an extra pillow, answering their phone, getting water, light conversation) with knowledge/approval of the nursing staff. Physical contact with the patient is minimal to none.

Experience/Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

License or Certification Requirements:

N/A

Responsibilities:

• Inform the nursing staff of any type of patient need, supply issues or concerns.
• Observes the patient for physical and/or mental changes.
• Performs supportive/comfort functions (i.e., light conversation, pushing call light or getting the nurse, getting water, raising the bed) with knowledge/approval of the nursing staff.
• Recognizes and reports physical and mental changes to the nursing staff.
• Serves as a team member in meeting patient's supportive/comfort needs.
• Other Information
Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure to:
Chemicals: None
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with patient and staff. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Required to observe patients.
Smell: Needed to identify changes in patient status.
Hearing: Needed for patient and staff communication.
Touch:

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Average Hours per Week: Varies

Shift: Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 75%
Twist: 0%
Stand: 15%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 8%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 0%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 0%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Not Required
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Rarely a sitter may need to assist in rearranging items in a patient room.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: 0
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 0
Lift: 0
Drive: 0
Squat: 0
Climb: 0
Bend: 5
Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 10# rarely
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 10-50# rarely
Fine Manipulation: Manipulation of call lights, TV controls.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 1-12
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors

Special Hazards :
Protective Clothing Required: