Sitter (Nursing Assistant), (temporary)

About Us RiverPointe Post-Acute is a premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services located in Carmichael, CA. We are committed to delivering 5-Star care through a team of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting patients in their recovery journey after surgery, injury, or serious illness. Our focus on compassionate care and medical integrity creates a nurturing environment for residents, their families, and our staff. By fostering meaningful connections within our community, we continuously adapt to the evolving needs of those we serve.

Why Join Us? At RiverPointe Post-Acute, we are passionate about creating a supportive and empowering environment for our team members. Our culture prioritizes collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance, ensuring you have the tools and opportunities to thrive both personally and professionally.

Our management team values understanding and compassion, making every effort to accommodate the unique needs of our employees. Here, you’ll find a workplace that not only recognizes your contributions but also invests in your growth, well-being, and success and where you can make a difference every day.

Position Overview

• As a Sitter, you will provide close observation and support to patients who require constant monitoring. You will work with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety, comfort, and well-being at all times. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication skills to promptly report any changes in patient condition. Your experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of patient safety practices will help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Obtains verbal report from patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration.
• Positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
• May not transport patient for testing and procedures off the unity, but must accompany and remain within arm’s length of the patient unless otherwise directed by the person performing test/procedure.
• Observant of the patient’s activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the nurse.
• Provides for patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Communicates in a professional manner and demonstrates respect for patient, families/significant other and other health care members.
• Accurately and legibly records data collected and notifies nurse of any untoward events, i.e., behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school degree or equivalent.
• Long-Term care experience preferred
• Ability to work well with diverse populations who may have mental, physical, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

For Full time,

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

PM Shift (2

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• PM to 10:30 PM), 4x2 schedule, rotating shift. This is a temporary assignment expected to run from May through July, with an approximate 3-month duration.