Patient Escort/Care Companion Trans PRN

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Olive Branch, MS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Patient Escort- Care Companion/Transporter recognizes and reacts to environmental safety factors, assists patients with activities, records care given to patients, and prepares and transports patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Patient Escort- Care Companion/Transporter recognizes and reacts to environmental safety factors, assists patients with activities, records care given to patients, and prepares and transports patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Proper body mechanics
• Ability to read, write and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to organize and complete tasks.
• Ability to work with age specific populations including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient’s care.
• Assists patient with activities of daily living and basic personal care.
• Records care given to patient.
• Adheres to and supports policies, procedures and standards.
• Prepares and transports patients safely between hospital departments, using stretcher, wheelchair, bed and stroke chair as appropriate.
• Performs other job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees