at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Starting pay for this position is $16.52/hour
POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Sitter assists the nursing staff in observing and following the direction from the RN with the goal of keeping the patient safe. The PSA provides constant supervision to assure a safe, comfortable environment to identified high risk patients who may be agitated, impulsive, disoriented and/or at risk of falling, self-injury, or inflicting self-harm.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Previous experience in a healthcare setting * BLS and/or First Aid Certification
* Customer Service Skills Other skills/knowledge
* Ability to sit and walk for long periods of time. Able to push and pull hospital beds and wheelchairs.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE
