Patient Care Companion - Full Time - Night Shift

Frederick Memorial Healthcare System-posted 3 months ago
$15 - $18/Yr
Entry Level
Frederick, MD
Hospitals
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Performs various duties to assist in providing a safe patient environment under the direction of licensed personnel as a member of the health care team. This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

  • Obtains report from supervising RN at beginning of Shift, or when taking over for another companion, outlining specific patient history and needs.
  • Continuously observes one or more patients as ordered by the physician.
  • Sits within visual distance of the patient who has orders to be under supervision.
  • Recognizes patient behaviors that could jeopardize patient safety and intervenes to prevent harm.
  • Proactively redirects the patients.
  • Notify bedside staff immediately of any change or potential for compromised patient safety.
  • Utilizes staff assist alarm appropriately and proactively.
  • Provides feedback to the registered nurse regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
  • Provides the patient with access to toileting, reading material, nutrition as approved by the nurse or physician.
  • Does not give advice, make judgments and respects the patient's dignity and privacy.
  • Reports behavior observations and conversations to RN for documentation purposes.
  • Informs supervising RN when leaving the unit.
  • Adheres to HIPPA and confidentiality standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Skilled in customer service, use of appropriate tone, language, ability to identify escalating behaviors, and utilize de-escalation techniques.
  • Ability to identify patient behaviors that could jeopardize patient safety and intervene to prevent harm.
  • Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients and wheelchairs.
  • Must demonstrate dependability and ability to function independently.
  • High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
  • 1 yr experience of patient care preferred.
  • Current CPR Certification not required but preferred.
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment for employees working at least 20 hours per week.
  • Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
  • Robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
  • 403B retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees.
  • Access to free financial planning sessions.
  • Educational assistance program to support education goals.
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
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