Companion Sitter - Nursing Float

Full Time

1 Medical Center Dr.

Nursing/Clinical Support

Night Shift

For a limited time, Southern Maine Healthcare is offering a $500.00 sign on bonus for Companion Sitters

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Companion Sitter position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

~ 32 Hours a week, night shift, with weekend/holiday rotations ~

Night Shift Hours: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

Southern Maine Health Care has an immediate need for a Companion Sitter to join our care team on the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford, ME.

This uniquely fulfilling position supports the unit and staff by providing observational support for patients that need eyes on support, as well as, support to patients through hands-off direct, one on one engagement.

What you'll do as a Companion Sitter:

• Provide conversation, listen, play games, complete puzzles, etc. to support patients overall sense of well-being when they need it most, by being present with them.

• 8 hour shifts; rotating weekend requirement

• Additionally, we have a full-time Nurse Educator on-site for additional support and further learning opportunities for all of our staff focused on behavioral health issues and diagnosis.

Position Summary

The Companion Sitter under the supervision of a registered nurse, and according to the established policies and procedures, the companion will provide service duties to patients as needed, requirements varying from assignment to assignment.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school graduate preferred.

• License/Certifications: N/A (CNA, Psychiatric Technician, Medical Assistant desirable).

• Experience: Experience in the field of healthcare helpful but not required.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• Ability to read, write and complete institutional training.

• Requires interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain continuous relationships with patients, visitors and other SMHC employees.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.