Patient Companion Howell

Trinity Health•Genoa Charter Township, MI

3d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Patient Companion Location: Howell, MI Pay Rate: $15.59-20.12/hr + based upon applicable on the job experience, plus shift premiums when working evening, overnight and weekend shifts Why Join Us? Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health Position Purpose: Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Companion to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger. The patient companion provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our patient companions receive information from the assigned nurse regarding the patient’s anticipated behavior when arriving on the unit. Remains with and observes the assigned patient (s) at all times. Patient must be in direct observation at all times and never left unattended. Immediately alerts nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior or other nursing interventions. Shift Available: Variable – Could Pick Up Shifts on: Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends Status Available: Contingent, not benefit eligible Must be available for a minimum of 24 hours per six week schedule including one weekend shift. One winter holiday and one summer holiday required per year.

Requirements

Minimum of a High school diploma.
Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.
Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time.
Must be available for a minimum of 24 hours per six week schedule including one weekend shift.
One winter holiday and one summer holiday required per year.

Responsibilities

Provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control or other nursing intervention.
Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies.
Remains with and observes the assigned patient (s) at all times.
Immediately alerts nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior or other nursing interventions.