Patient Companion/Safety Sitter - Occasional - Days
Mohawk Valley Health System
Job Description
Patient Companion/Safety Sitter - Occasional - Days
Department: FLOATS
Job Summary
The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and basic non-invasive patient support to promote patient safety, comfort and well-being. This role supports licensed nursing staff by performing limited, clearly defined tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Core Job Responsibilities
+ Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring (e.g., fall risk, confusion, behavioral risk, etc.)
+ Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN.
+ Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
+ Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach.
+ Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members.<...
Department: FLOATS
Job Summary
The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and basic non-invasive patient support to promote patient safety, comfort and well-being. This role supports licensed nursing staff by performing limited, clearly defined tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Core Job Responsibilities
+ Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring (e.g., fall risk, confusion, behavioral risk, etc.)
+ Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN.
+ Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
+ Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach.
+ Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members.<...
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- Location UTICA, NY
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date July 06, 2026
- Application Deadline July 11, 2026