Patient Companion

CommonSpirit Health • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

St. Joseph Health is an integrated healthcare system serving communities in and around the Brazos Valley, including Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, and Madisonville, Texas. The system includes a Level III Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, more than 100 employed providers, and over 30 ambulatory clinics.

The Patient Companion is a member of the healthcare team who supports patient safety and well-being under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role provides continuous oversight of assigned patients and assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, comfort, meals, fluids, and requests, while monitoring patients’ physical and emotional condition. The Patient Companion must interact compassionately with patients who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain, and respond calmly and efficiently in varying circumstances.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire.
• Compassion and comfort interacting with patients who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in varying circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety for patients at risk for self-harm, including patients on suicide precautions, patients at risk for falls, or patients who may disturb medical tubes and lines.
• Protect the patient's dignity at all times.
• Immediately contact nursing staff about any concerns regarding the patient's condition.
• Ensure coverage of duties during relief periods, including breaks and lunch.
• Provide comfort measures such as blankets, pillows, and positioning.
• Prepare patients for meals, feed patients, offer fluids as appropriate, and verify with nursing staff.
• Maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients and assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and requests.
• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional condition.

What This Job Offers

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