Companion Sitter - Nursing Float - Maine Health

PER DIEM Opportunity – Variety of evening and night shift options available

Evening Shift Hours: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm

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

We have an immediate need for a Companion Sitter to join our care team in the Float Pool, including shifts in with the Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford, ME.

This uniquely fulfilling position supports the unit and staff by providing observational support for patients thatneed 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.

*Maine Medical Center, formerly Southern Maine Health Care

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)

1. Education:High school graduate preferred.
2. License/Certifications:N/A (CNA, Psychiatric Technician, Medical Assistant desirable).
3. Experience:Experience in the field of healthcare helpful but not required.
4. Excellent communication skills required.
5. Ability to read, write and complete institutional training.
6. Requires interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain continuous relationships with patients, visitors and other SMHC employees.

Additional Information
​​​​​​​With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.