Patient Safety Aide - Sitters - Full Time Evenings (3:00PM to11:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Assist Patients to and from activities.
• Assists with meals and feeding.
• Carry out a plan of activities appropriate to the needs of the patients that includes but not limited to: Group social activities, indoor and outdoor activities, daily walks, spiritual programs, opportunity for involvement in planning and implementation of the activity, exercise activities, one-on-one activities and promotion of unit interaction.
• Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Document all interaction with patient and/or family.
• Encourage Family participation in activities and doc...