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Patient SitterWe’re looking for a qualified Patient Sitter like you to join our Texas Health family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue in Fort Worth, TX 76104.Work hours: Full-Time 36 hours; Days; 630a-7p.As a Patient Sitter, you will be expected to work (3) 12-hour shifts per week; a minimum of 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week time period. One (1) major holiday and (2) minor holidays per calendar year.Stays in room, as appropriate, and watches patient at all times.Collects data on patient's activities/verbalization as requested and reports findings to nurse.Reports any unusual verbal or physical activities via call bell, emergency call bell, or Vocera.Coordinates with staff when lunch, dinner, or restroom break needed.Notifies staff for any patient requests, such as bathroom, re-positioning.In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.Attends training and education appropriate to care setting and practiceTakes action to protect patient rights and/or preferences.Follows chain of command.Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital as requestedFollows accepted scheduling guidelines.Why Texas Health?As part of your employment with Texas Health, you, and any qualified dependents, may be eligible to take advantage of the comprehensive benefits program offered to eligible employees. A sample of these offerings is below:Texas Health’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs.Paid time off (PTO) plan which accrues on a biweekly basis according to your status, hours worked and employment tenure.Texas Health’s 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match after twelve (12) months of service.Life, long-term and short-term disability.Health care and day care flexible spending accounts.Tuition reimbursement.Employee Assistance program.Texas Health’s Be Healthy wellness program.Various employee discounts on products and services program.At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THPG a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:
2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:
Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
Positively impact patients’ quality of life
Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
Enjoy opportunities for growth
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .EducationH.S. Diploma or Equivalent ReqExperiencenone Req andhospital experience PrefLicenses and CertificationsBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req AndCPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 30 Days ReqSkillsHigh degree of confidentiality, patience and positive interpersonal sillsSupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsExtreme Heat 1-33%Extreme Cold 1-33%Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%Extreme Noise 1-33%Working Outdoors 1-33%Working Indoors 67% or moreMechanical Hazards 1-33%Electrical Hazards 1-33%Explosive Hazards 1-33%Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%Chemical Hazards 1-33%Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%Radiation Hazards 1-33%Wet Hazards 1-33%Heights 1-33%Other Conditions 1-33%Physical DemandsLight WorkEmployment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
