Job Description
About the position As a Virtual Sitter, your role will be centered around ensuring resident safety. You will play a vital role in ensuring resident safety by providing continuous remote monitoring for residents at risk of falls, elopement, or self-harm. Your vigilance and proactive communication will help prevent adverse events and enhance the overall resident experience. Responsibilities
- Complete continuous visualization of the resident via remote monitoring equipment.
- Continuous visual observation of resident(s) always using room safety camera to identify potential harm to self or others.
- Communicate with facility nurses to determine when cameras should be adjusted for privacy during daily care, physician visits, etc.
- Obtain a verbal report from the resident's nurse, including ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection, care needs, diagnosis, and any special considerations.
- Collaborate with the manager for concerns not requiring immediate physical intervention.
- Observe the resident's activity and behavior and redirect the resident as needed.
- Immediately notify floor nurses of the need for physical intervention if indicated.
- Identify safety risks and communicate the need to escalate assistance to the residents.
- Function cooperatively as a team member, responding to directives by responsible nurse to changing resident's/unit's needs.
- Communicate in a professional manner and demonstrate respect for the residents, families/significant others, and other health care members. Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Certification as a Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) or Medical Assistant preferred.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Experience of working in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation. Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision - Voluntary Life/Disability
- 401(K) and Roth 401(K)
- Shift Differentials and Weekend Enhanced Hourly Rates
- Tuition Forgiveness/Education Reimbursement
- Uniform Allowance (Seventy-Five Dollars) for first-time newly hired stakeholders and continuous allotment
- Pay Advance and Next Day Pay!
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Reward & Recognition Program (HEART) Apply tot his job Apply tot his job
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