Patient Companion

CommonSpirit Health • Bryan, TX

6d

About The Position

Member of the health care team who works under direct supervision of an RN and Performs tasks that optimizes patient safety. The PCC Responsible for observing the patient, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting observations to the RN. Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, and lifting. One PCC may be assigned to monitor two (2. patients in a semi-private room.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS- AHA
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Completion of Patient Compaion Tranining

Responsibilities

• Must maintain visible contact with the patient at all times
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measures oral intake and urine output and reports to unit staff for recording.
• .Assists with patient ambulation.
• Promptly attends to all patient requests.
• Assists patient with meals.
• Observes the client for general physical, emotional, and mental conditions and reports all changes in condition
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Provide diversional activities as appropriate.
• Adheres to patient rights, HIPPA and patient confidentiality

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees