Patient Companion

Job Summary:

Summary

The Patient Companion Provides observation to patients within an assigned department of the hospital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Provides observation to patients within an assigned department of the hospital.
• Follows policies and procedures outlined by the Nursing Division and SJH.
• Observes the safety of the patient.
• Orients and reorients the patient as appropriate
• Identifies and reports potential alterations in safety, including environmental hazards.
• Anticipates need for assistance in providing safety for the patient.
• Remains in the room of the patient, requiring constant observation, until relieved by another staff member.
• Obtains shift report and plan of care for shift from supervising Registered Nurse.
• Verbalizes appropriate use of assistive devices such as hearing aids, glasses, teeth, etc., and can assist patient and/or family in placing these items on the patient.
• Call nursing personnel to attend to any patient care needs.
• Reports behavior and/or cognitive changes to nursing personnel.
• Upon completion of appropriate training and competencies will assume the role of continuous visual telemonitor (CVT) as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas
• Maintains annual competencies
• Attends all mandatory training as assigned within the timeframe given
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Geriatric or Mental Health experience preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.  Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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