Patient Companion - Days/ Evenings - GWV

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Companion provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients who require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. The role maintains a safe environment for patients requiring 1:1 supervision, keeps the patient in constant observation, and accompanies the patient off the unit when requested by the care provider.

This is a full-time days/evenings position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures; department-specific orientation competencies and skills are also essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, private, comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Redirect impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Remain in clear sight of the patient at all times unless nursing staff instruct otherwise.
• Call for assistance when unable to redirect the patient or when there is potential for self-injury.
• Participate in shift reports at the beginning and end of the shift, and communicate pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at shift end.
• Accompany the patient to clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Talk with the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Assist patients with meals when they do not have swallowing precautions or require carbohydrate counts.
• Assist with bed making.
• Activate bed and/or chair alarms.
• Assist staff with walking patients.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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