Patient Sitter

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift :Days

Location: 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala

Horse Capital of the World Home to the World Equestrian Center

Affordable cost of living

Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)

Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments

Family friendly with many parks and recreations

The Role You'll Contribute

The Patient Sitter performs assigned duties and responsibilities specific to the role in a consistently safe, competent and compassionate manner under the direction of the assigned nurse. Assigned duties may include providing a direct and continuous line of vision for the behavioral health patient on constant observation and providing safety and companionship for the patient at high risk for fall injury. The Sitter works in cooperation with all team members in an effort to accomplish departmental goals and objectives

The Value You'll Bring To The Team

Perform the role of the one-on-one Sitter for observation and patient safety

Sit with patients as assigned keeping the patient in site at all times

Maintains direct line of vision of patient at all times

Patient must be monitored at all times including during toileting and bathing; privacy is to be respected and staff are to utilize discretion

Reports any patient concerns directly to the nursing staff on the unit immediately

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

High school graduate or GED required

BLS (Basic Life Support)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: AdventHealth Ocala

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25033047

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.