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Safety Sitter - PT Nights

Douglas, GA · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

The safety sitter is focused on promoting a positive patient experience by partnering with the patient, family, and other care providers to provide excellence in customer service and assistance with ...

Patient Access Specialist

Charleston, SC · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary Part-time patient scheduler for NEW MUSC Kiawah Island therapy clinic. Entity Medical ... Sitting: Continuous * Walking: Continuous * Climbing stairs: Infrequent * Working indoors:

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How much do part time patient sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time patient sitter in the United States is $18.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time patient sitter?

Part time patient sitters are healthcare support workers who monitor and ensure the safety of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities, typically on a part-time basis. They often observe patients who are at risk of injury, such as those who may fall, wander, or require close supervision for medical or behavioral reasons. Patient sitters do not provide medical care but play an important role in maintaining a safe environment by alerting nursing staff if a patient's condition changes or if they need assistance. Their responsibilities may also include providing companionship, assisting with basic needs, and helping to reduce patient anxiety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time patient sitter?

To thrive as a Part Time Patient Sitter, you need basic patient care knowledge, attention to safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers may require CPR certification. Familiarity with hospital protocols, call systems, and basic patient monitoring tools is typically expected. Strong observation skills, patience, clear communication, and empathy help you effectively support patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring patient safety, providing comfort, and alerting medical staff to any changes in patient condition.

What are some common challenges faced by part time patient sitters and how can they be managed?

Part-time patient sitters often encounter challenges such as long hours of alertness, managing patients with diverse needs, and responding quickly to unexpected situations. Maintaining patience and strong communication skills is key, as sitters frequently interact with both patients and healthcare staff. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to stay organized, ask questions when unclear about care instructions, and actively participate in team briefings. Regular self-care and taking scheduled breaks also help prevent burnout and ensure high-quality patient support.

What is the difference between Part Time Patient Sitter vs Part Time Nursing Assistant?

AspectPart Time Patient SitterPart Time Nursing Assistant
Required CredentialsNo formal certification typically requiredCPR certification often required; CNA license preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, patient roomsHospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, hospitalsHospitals, nursing homes, clinics
Job FocusMonitoring patient safety, providing companionshipAssisting with basic patient care, ADLs

While both roles work in healthcare settings, a Part Time Patient Sitter primarily monitors patients to ensure safety and provides companionship without performing medical tasks. In contrast, a Part Time Nursing Assistant assists with basic patient care and ADLs, often requiring certification. The roles differ mainly in responsibilities and credential requirements, but both contribute to patient well-being in healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Patient Sitter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,169 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Part Time Patient Navigator

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving integrated services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Part Time (20 hrs/wk) Patient Navigator as part of our Mobile Crisis Response Team serving youth and adults.
What You Will Be Doing
Working as a Patient Navigator, you will be responsible for co-responding with clinical staff to provide mental health crisis intervention. This role involves responding directly to crisis calls in the community, including individual’s homes, offering immediate support, de-escalation, and linkage to appropriate mental health and social services.  You will be responsible for modeling a recovery-based lifestyle and sharing your personal story and experience to help people receiving services or experiencing mental illness achieve their own recovery. You will have the opportunity to provide input into policy development and help to assure consumer sensitive language and will participate on committees and in-service initiatives as requested. The individual in this position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery based practices, 2) person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid consumers in their recovery process.  You will assist the team in providing comprehensive care for those receiving services.
This position will have a typical shift schedule of Thursday and Friday 12 pm - 10 pm; with eligibility for weekend and evening shift premiums as applicable; quarterly holidays and shift variability may be discussed during the interview process. We will be hiring one individual for this role to support our 24/7 Mobile Crisis Response Team.

What We Require
You will have a High School diploma or GED with at least one-year relevant work experience; experience in a mental health setting or Community Mental Health is preferred.  You will have a knowledge of self-determination principles and person-centered planning process. Michigan Certified Peer Support Specialist designation strongly preferred, with ability to obtain certification required. You will also be comfortable utilizing basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management and e-mail and basic knowledge in the use of electronic office equipment, including copy and fax machines.


Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan! 

You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, Generous PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!

Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Come Join Us!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you! 

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing.  Requires light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending.  Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot and ability to hear and communicate verbally.

Working Conditions – In office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones.  Use of computer for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time.  May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.  May encounter community environments that include homes, schools, courts, and other community settings that may or may not be barrier-free. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area may be required.