Patient Care Attendant - Tullahoma Sitters (PRN Nights)
Core
Provide direct observation and companionship for patients at increased risk of injury due to physical or cognitive conditions, ensuring safety during activities like toileting, ambulation, and transportation.
Role type
Entry-level patient care attendant (sitter)
Builds
Patient safety and comfort within hospital units and during transport
Domain
Healthcare / Patient Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient observation, physical support, safe patient positioning, infection control (PPE), reporting status changes
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain direct contact with patients in areas without constant staff attendance; assist with limited activities of daily living (feeding, hydration, toileting); prepare patients and environment for meals per plan of care; report changes in patient status to licensed staff.
Seniority
Entry-level, less than 1 year experience