Patient Companion – Chelsea

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Companion provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients, remaining with each patient at all times and ensuring they are never left unattended. The companion alerts nursing staff immediately when a patient needs assistance, exhibits unusual behavior, or requires control or other nursing intervention. The role requires knowledge of and support for patients, protection of HIPAA-confidential information, and compliance with related hospital policies. Training is provided, and the assigned nurse briefs the companion on the patient’s anticipated behavior upon arrival on the unit.

Patient Companions may float among Atrium East (Med/Surg), Atrium or Courtyard Rehab (Inpatient Rehabilitation), Courtyard East (Short Stay and Head Pain), Emergency, and the Intensive Care Unit. The available shift is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The position is part-time, not benefit eligible, and scheduled for 40 hours per pay period (every two weeks).

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Remain with assigned patients at all times and never leave them unattended.
• Immediately notify nursing staff when a patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior, or needs control or other nursing intervention.
• Protect HIPAA-confidential information and follow related hospital policies.
• Float to assigned hospital units as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans with access to Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan provider networks, including two tiers of provider options.
• Competitive compensation.
• DailyPay.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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