Patient Companion

MyCareer+; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare support role is available as a Patient Companion in Basingstoke for approximately 2 weeks. The candidate will offer companionship and light monitoring at the hospital, requiring kindness and discretion. Ideal for individuals with flexible schedules who can start immediately.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability desired; possibly retired.
• Comfortable in a hospital environment.
• Discreet and respectful of the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a calm, friendly presence for the patient.
• Spend time at the hospital, keeping an eye on the patient's condition.
• Conduct light monitoring (non-clinical) of hospital activity.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Observational skills

Job description

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We are urgently seeking a compassionate and reliablePatient Companionfor a short-term assignment inBasingstoke, supporting a patient who has recently been very unwell.

• Duration:Approx. 2 weeks
  
• Schedule:Full-time, day or night shift available.
  
• Role Type:Non-medical – casual observer/support role
  

Responsibilities:

• Act as a calm, friendly presence for the patient – like a friend or family member
  
• Spend the day at the hospital, providing company and keeping a casual eye on the patient’s condition and care
  
• Light monitoring (non-clinical), taking note of general hospital activity
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Possibly retired or with flexible availability
  
• Kind, patient, and observant
  
• Comfortable in a hospital environment
  
• Discreet and respectful of the medical team
  

This is an immediate need — candidates should be available to startwithin days.