Calian is looking to hire Patient Sitters to provide assistance to patients with daily activities in hospitals, nursing homes, or patients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Communication in English is required. French is an asset.
• Must be able to work shifts (day, evening, night).
• Must have a current CPR certificate.
• Must have a recent (within the last 1 year) police check for the vulnerable sector.
• Must have a negative TB test from within the last 1 year.
• Must have a mobile device and access to the internet.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to monitor patients for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond swiftly.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must have a high degree of patience.
• Must be calm and respectful.
• Must be proficient with technology.

Patient Sitter Expectations:

• Sitters are expected to dress in a professional manner with an identification badge.
• Sitters are required to sit in the patient’s room.
• Sitters are to be attentive and observe the patient at all times.
• Sitters are permitted to read while the patient sleeps (no phones or tablets/earbuds).
• Sitters are required to report all concerns and/or observations as they occur to the patient’s assigned nurse.
• Sitters are to communicate and converse with the patient.
• Sitters are to never leave a patient unattended under any circumstances.
• Sitters are not to engage in extended conversations with other patients.
• Sitters are not to give advice to patients.
• Sitters must maintain patient confidentiality at all times.