Patient Sitter

OverviewHello Humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)Chandler, Arizona , has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/chandlerregional/Pages/default.aspx) .Look for us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChandlerRegionalMC) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChandlerRegiona) .ResponsibilitiesPosition floats between Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical CenterA patient sitter associate is an entry level position assisting nurses in direct patient care activities. The position provides 24 hour coverage making observations of any problems the patient may be experiencing while assuring patient safety in the designated hospital clinical units. Under the direct supervision of the nurse the candidate must demonstrate ability to quickly make decisions to report changes in patient conditions/situations.QualificationsMinimum:Experience:Preferred: Healthcare experienceEducation:High school diploma or equivalentLicensure:American Heart Association BCLS certificationPay Range$18.00 - $19.94 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.