Patient Companion

CHI St. Alexius Bismarck • Bismarck, ND

5d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Patient Sitter, you will help provide supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe environment for patients who may be deemed a potential safety risk.
To be successful in this role, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry (or obtain placement immediately after orientation), possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to organize assignments and work under pressure, and obtain Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Must be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry operated by the North Dakota Board of Nursing, State Department and consolidated Laboratories by the North Dakota Board of Nursing, If not on a registry, then must obtain placement on one immediately following orientation and training by St. Alexius Medical Center as stated in the policy “Eligibility for Employment as Nurse Assistant”

Nice To Haves

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to organize assignments and work under pressure
• Obtain Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to ensure safety
• Performs routine duties as directed by patient care staff within the scope of protocol
• Seeks assistance from patient care staff as patient’s condition warrants
• Reports relevant information to RN in charge of patient
• Provides diversional activities to patient

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED