Patient Companion - Part time Day Shift - GCMC Float Pool

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Companion provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients who require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. The role maintains constant observation and a safe environment for patients requiring 1:1 supervision, and accompanies patients off the unit when requested by the care provider.

This is a part-time day-shift position in the GCMC Float Pool at Geisinger Community Medical Center. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., totaling 20 hours per week. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and Basic Life Support certification. The role also requires compliance with organization policies and procedures and completion of job-specific obligations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, private, comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Redirect impulsive or harmful behavior.
• Remain in clear sight of the patient at all times unless otherwise instructed by nursing staff.
• Call for assistance when unable to redirect a patient or when there is potential for self-injury.
• Participate in reports at the beginning and end of the shift, communicating pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at shift end.
• Accompany patients to clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Talk with patients and use conversation to help keep them focused.
• Assist patients with meals when they do not have swallowing precautions or carbohydrate-counting requirements.
• Assist with bed making.
• Activate bed and/or chair alarms.
• Assist staff with walking patients.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.
• An atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

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