Companion Sitter

*Companion Sitter* *COMPANION SITTER NEEDED* Provide great patient care * Answer patient calls and determine how best to help them * Provide physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising * Turn and reposition bedridden patients * Ensure patients receive an appropriate diet by providing their dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences * Measure and record food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and report into medical and nursing staff * Record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate as requested by staff * Examine patients to detect issues requiring medical care including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine * Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements * Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses * Stay up to date on CNA/PCA training and facility policy and procedures Requirements: * Basic Health and Tuberculosis screening * Participate in Quality Improvement Program * State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification * Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification * Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment * High School graduate or equivalent * Valid Driver’s License and Insurance * Meeting recurring training requirements Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Schedule: * 3 hour shift COVID-19 considerations: Ability to commute to Gwinnett County Experience: * Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) * Companion Sitter Job Type: Part-time Pay: $14.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Piedmont, AL: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person