Patient Sitter Tampa
Job description
Patient Sitter Wage: $14 - $15 per hour Dual Campus role for both HCA South & West Tampa campuses must be able to work at both hospitals. Part Time/PRN. AM & PM shifts available 7am-7:30pm & 7pm-7:30am. MANDATORY ROTATING WEEKENDS A REQUIREMENT NO Exceptions. Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient sitter team! Carefully observe and monitor patients who require extra care. Keep the patient within your line of sight at all times to prevent them from injuring themselves or others. Responsibilities Maintain constant observation of the assigned patient throughout the shift Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction Alert a healthcare provider if the patient engages in activities that could result in injury Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety Transport specimens from departments to the lab Complete continuous observation records for every patient Provide support to nursing as needed to help reposition or transfer the patient Assist the patient to the restroom or with eating a meal, as requested Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform Preferred: Patient care experience (cleaning, patient transport, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, room attendant, patient care, patient companion, healthcare) Physical Requirements Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job Benefits We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities. Paid Time Off Medical Dental 401K Short Term Disability Voluntary Life Safety Incentive Program Important to Know Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S. To comply with CMS mandates, all HHS employees working in healthcare must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption (medical or religious) upon start of employment. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. About HHS HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Ability to commute/relocate: Tampa, FL 33609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
