Patient Companion Nursing Resource Unit
About The Position
Nursing Resource Pool: Patient companions (sitters, attendants) perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. · Setting up food tray, assist with eating · Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth) · Offering fluids · Accompanying patient on walks · Assisting patient to bathroom or chair · Providing Diversionary activities · Replacing nasal cannula · Re-applying intermittent compression devises (ICDs or SCDs) Patient Companions will remain with, and observe the assigned patient at all times. Patient must be in direct observation. Companions will arrange meal and break time with the patient's nurse to ensure that the patient is never unattended.
Requirements
- High school diploma and CPR or BLS Certification
- Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions
Responsibilities
- Setting up food tray, assist with eating
- Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)
- Offering fluids
- Accompanying patient on walks
- Assisting patient to bathroom or chair
- Providing Diversionary activities
- Replacing nasal cannula
- Re-applying intermittent compression devises (ICDs or SCDs)
- Remain with, and observe the assigned patient at all times
- Arrange meal and break time with the patient's nurse to ensure that the patient is never unattended
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DAILY PAY
- Benefits effective Day One!
- No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
