Patient Companion - PT 60% - Day - Adena Chillicothe

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Companion
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.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

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
• successful completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification course prior to working as a patient companion

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• observes assigned patients while maintaining a continuous safe and therapeutic environment
• 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, thoughts of leaving without physician’s permission or to promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized

Benefits

• Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
• Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
• Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
• Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
• Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees