You Belong Here.
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: 0.3, Shift: Day, Schedule: 7:00am - 7:30pm
Position Summary
Assists licensed healthcare staff in a variety of ways in the patient care setting, taking direction from staff RN, LPNs, Nurse Managers and other leaders. Transports patients to and from service and treatment areas using wheelchairs or moveable beds. Provides observation and minimal assistance with a constant focus on safety in the medical and suicidal patient population.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, notification of the licensed nurse when patient behavior/activities change to insure patient safety. May assist ambulatory patients in wheelchairs, and assist a core transporter with moving beds. Provide constant observation to those requiring a 1:1 sitter, working with the patient care team to ensure seamless safety coverage. Demonstrates respect and compassion for all patients, patient family members, and staff. Demonstrates punctuality and attentiveness to schedule. Transports equipment and supplies and delivers them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas. Documents accurately and efficiently all patient behaviors and activities at the time intervals set by policy related to the type of sitter service being provided. Communicates to appropriate team member's pertinent patient information in order to improve patient outcomes and maintain patient safety.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience: Customer service experience required. Experience in a medical environment preferred.
Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregiversMission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a rowLeading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communitiesLifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.10 - $24.45 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.