Hospital sitters

Have you ever felt that you were not getting enough attention? Are you afraid to be alone outside of your home? While you’re in the hospital you’ll be receiving medical care from the hospital staff. But the medical teams often have many patients to care for. Having a private sitter by your side will not only provide companionship making your stay safer and more pleasant, but also ensures you receive the one-to-one care you need, when you need it, by being proactive on your behalf.

Benefits of Private Sitters:

• Provides your loved one with a dedicated caregiver keeping them safer and ensuring they have their needs met quickly.

• Your sitter serves as a patient advocate, ensuring they get the services they need,
when they want or need it.

• Companionship often improves the outcome of the patient’s illness.

• Dedicated caregivers reduce the risk of infection and falls.

Why Choose an ABC Home Healthcare Sitter:

• ABC sitter are certified Home Health Aides and/or Certified Nursing Assistants
• ABC sitters are trained in accordance with Hospital policies and requirements
• ABC services are tailored to the needs of the patient
• ABC sitters are present to:
• Ensure patient is comfortable and safe
• Give baths and assist with personal care
• Assist patient to bathroom
• Monitor intake and output
• Assist with patient transfers
• Help with ambulation, range of motion and exercises
• Change linens
• Provide skin care and turn patient to reduce risk of skin breakdown
• Prevent patient from pulling out tubes and/or disconnecting oxygen
• Keep patient from falling out of bed
• Keep patient’s area neat and clean
• Feed the patient
• Keep notes for family
• Report patient status to the nurse at the end of shift
• Ensure all visitors follow Infection Control procedures

Give your loved one the reassurance of a professional, dedicated to their needs at all times. Call us at ABC Home Healthcare at 781-245-1880 or contact us for more information regarding this program.