The Patient Caregiver functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse. The patient caregiver is responsible for assisting with patient care needs and also maintaining continuous observation of patients in order to keep the patient from harm.
Assist patients with personal care (washing hands/face, oral care, bathing), including dressing, mobility, toileting, personal hygiene, eating under the discretion of the nurse
Report to nursing staff care activities performed
Maintain open communication between nursing staff regarding patient's medical and emotional condition
Report any changes in patient's health status
Ensure patient safety
Accompanies patient for clinical tests and procedures when off the unit
Actively participates in required staff meetings and in-services
The patient sitter may assist assist patients with mobility on the unit, around the room and to and from the bathroom under the discretion of the nurse
The patient sitter may assist the nurse or CNA in ambulating the patient about the room, on the unit or to and from the bathroom if the patient requires a person assist. This will also be done under the discretion of the nurse
Communicates regularly with the RN assigned to the patient
Communicates well with patient and family and avoids topics that could upset them
Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
Displays and promotes a positive public image and approach to staff physician patient family and public
Does not leave the patient at any time without RN approval and relief
Is flexible with work schedule and helps cover sitter needs
Required Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.