Care Companion, Full-Time (Night 11p-7a)

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time Care Companion position, generally working night shifts from 11p-7a and every other weekend. As part of a high reliability team, the Care Companion provides quality patient safety monitoring services under the direction of a licensed professional. The role involves proactively maintaining a safe environment for the patient through continuous monitoring and reporting potential unsafe behaviors. The Care Companion is also responsible for other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete training related to de-escalation of patients and dementia patients within 2 months of hire.
• Able to effectively communicate with employees, supervisors/managers and staff as well as patients and visitors as required.
• Keen vision acuity to maintain safe environment.
• Work set shift as assigned by Supervisor of Emergency Management & Safety.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient safety monitoring services under the direction of a licensed professional.
• Proactively maintains a safe environment for the patient by providing continuous monitoring and reporting potential unsafe and harmful behaviors.
• Accompanies patient who is in need of observation, sitting in the patient's room and maintaining a safe environment through 1:1 continuous monitoring, remaining within arm's length and facing the patient at all times (except during bathroom and shower activities).
• Escorts and/or walks with patients who do not require physical assistance.
• Accompanies patient to medical procedures to maintain continuous monitoring requirements.
• Offers diversionary/entertaining activities.
• Interacts with staff, assigned patient, and family to foster a positive, healing environment.
• Notifies the patient's nurse of any patient requests or changes in behavior or condition and responds appropriately to direction given by healthcare team members.
• Identifies safety precautions in place and complies with all related policies requiring a care companion/patient sitter role.
• Identifies times when the patient is safely attended by another qualified individual and is able to step out of the room.
• Communicates and interacts with patient and family in a therapeutic and respectful manner to minimize escalation of behaviors.
• Participates in transfer of care, communicating any special considerations, care priorities, and support needs.
• Maintains patients' rights, including the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.
• Demonstrates unit-specific skills requisite for the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED