Location
Wilkes-Barre
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.
Job Duties
+ Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
+ Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
+ Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
+ Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
+ Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
+ Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments...
Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.
Job Duties
+ Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
+ Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
+ Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
+ Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
+ Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
+ Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments...
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