Patient Companion Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS certification required to be maintained
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Ability to meet the demands of an active position
• Ability to perform routine patient care activity after applicable training and orientation to position
• Ability to recognize escalation of behaviors related to mental health diagnosis, after applicable training and orientation to position
• Ability to demonstrate or verbalize basic skills in deescalation techniques, after applicable training and orientation to position

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks which involve specified nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides personal care to patients, adhering to the individualized plan of care in cooperation with the RN.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Answers call lights and attend to/reports patient needs promptly and politely.
• Provides non-direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding misuse, abuse, or waste as specific to lean principles.
• Promptly, thoroughly, and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services and supplies.