Patient Companion - Behavioral Health (Nights) PT

Adena Health System • Chillicothe, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care. These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships alongside technical excellence. The Patient Companion observes assigned patients while maintaining a continuous safe and therapeutic environment. The role of the patient companion is to provide continual direct observation at the bedside to ensure safety from falls and/or risk of injury to self or others. This individual will monitor the patient’s verbal and behavioral expressions related to any idea or intention of hurting oneself or others, thoughts of leaving without physician’s permission or to promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized. The Patient Companion has access to confidential patient information and works under the direct supervision of an RN and functions under the indirect supervision of the Director of Critical Care and Psychiatric Services.

Requirements

• CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
• Successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification course prior to working as a patient companion.
• Code Violet training Biannually.

Nice To Haves

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide continual direct observation at the bedside to ensure safety from falls and/or risk of injury to self or others.
• Monitor the patient’s verbal and behavioral expressions related to any idea or intention of hurting oneself or others.
• Monitor thoughts of leaving without physician’s permission.
• Promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Focus on work-life balance
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure

What This Job Offers

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