Patient Companion - Evenings/Nights - GWV Float Pool

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Ability to redirect impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Ability to remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Ability to call for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Ability to participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
• Ability to accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Ability to talk to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Ability to assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts.
• Ability to assist with bed making.
• Ability to activate bed alarms and or chair alarms.
• Ability to assist staff with walking patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
• Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts.
• Assist with bed making.
• Activates bed alarms and or chair alarms.
• Assists staff with walking patients.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

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