| Title: | Mental Health Sitter - Jail Setting - $16.30 |
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| ID: | MA12225 |
| Division: | Healthcare |
| City: | Phoenix |
| State: | Arizona |
| Posted By: | Melissa Maldonado |
Position: Mental Health Monitor/Sitter
Schedule Requirement: Must commit to 3×12-hour shifts weekly for a minimum of 13 weeks
Openings: 1 Day Shift & 1 Night Shift
Pay Rate: $16.30
Supporting Documentation / Additional Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Experience observing patients, monitoring multiple screens, and reporting findings.
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Minimum of six months providing clerical or support services in a medical or clinical setting.
Service Description
The Mental Health Monitor/Sitter is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of patients who are on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at risk of self-harm or harm to others. Duties include:
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Providing continuous visual or video monitoring of assigned patients.
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Reporting observations and changes in patient behavior directly to the licensed nurse.
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Completing all required documentation accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
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Recording and updating changes in the patient chart relevant to activity or behavior.
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Following all instructions from medical personnel overseeing the unit.
This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to remain alert and responsive throughout long shifts.
