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Patient Companion/Safety Sitter - Full Time - Nights
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Job Summary
The Patient Companion/Safety Sitter provides continuous, direct observation and basic non-invasive patient support to promote patient safety, comfort and well-being. This role supports licensed nursing staff by performing limited, clearly defined tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Core Job Responsibilities
- Provide continuous 1:1 observation for patients requiring enhanced safety monitoring (e.g., fall risk, confusion, behavioral risk, etc.)
- Maintain a safe patient environment and immediately report changes in condition, behavior or safety concerns to the RN.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication
- Ensure call light and personal items are within patient reach.
- Participates in bedside shift report with direct care staff members.
- Completes observation documentation using assigned tools or checklists.
- Takes initiative in rendering service or responding to needs.
- Assists with keeping the patient's room safe, orderly and clean.
- Obtains and records limited vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature; excluding oximeter). Immediately reports abnormal findings to RN.
- Measures and records non-evasive intake and output. Reports concerns.
- Assists with limited mobility and repositioning of patient
- Assist with toileting (escort and set up only), providing water, snacks or meals as ordered. Linen adjustments and comfort positioning.
- Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to staff.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills that can be used to deal effectively with patient population.
- Ability to remain alert with uninterrupted focus on the patient at all times.
PREFERRED:
- 6 months of experience in health care or security
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Ability to obtain BLS certification.
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 97277
Department FLOATS
Shift Nights
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.9
Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $18-$22 per hour