PATIENT SITTER Job at UHS, Washington DC

bmREMkdFSkZ0Yjc1ZGZGenBlTUJDT2tqVkE9PQ==
  • UHS
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Responsibilities The sitter is a caregiver trained in the area of sitter services, for both psychiatric patients requiring 1:1 observation as well as observing patients who are at risk for falls and other harm to themselves. This position works under close supervisor of the registered nurse. Qualifications Education/Qualification High School diploma or GED Successful completion of training or demonstrate understanding and practical competency in the following areas: Understanding the needs of the elderly, handicapped or convalescing individuals; Transportation and escort services; Alerting staff for medical emergencies; Infection control Health care experience preferred About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. Pay Transparency - To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience #J-18808-Ljbffr UHS

Job Tags

Local area,

Similar Jobs

Transdev

Assistant General Manager Job at Transdev

 ...Assistant General Manager The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in...  ...the day-to-day operations of the contract, facility and safety of personnel and passengers,...  ...indoors and outdoors. About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities... 

Nike

Floor Manager (Coach) - NIKE Osdorp Job at Nike

 ...Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks... 

Queens Price Chopper

Cake Decorator Job at Queens Price Chopper

 ...Full-Time or Part-Time The primary purpose of the Cake Decorator is to create an outstanding customer service experience through exceptional customer service. The Cake Decorator will be responsible for icing, decorating, packaging, pricing and labeling products.... 

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

Executive MD - Emerging Middle Market Commercial Banking (Chicago) Job at Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement

 ...Emerging Middle Market Group based in Chicago. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience in a corporate banking setting, demonstrating exceptional skills in relationship management and business development. Responsibilities include driving... 

The Provider Finder

Urology Physician Job at The Provider Finder

 ...hours to Tampa Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive salary with productivity bonuses Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement Paid malpractice insurance paid time off Relocation assistance available Qualifications...