Care Companion, Part-Time (Day- 7A - 3P)

Northwestern Medical Center; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Center is seeking a part-time Care Companion for day shifts (7A–3P) in St. Albans, VT. The role provides continuous patient monitoring and a safe environment under supervision, with duties including escorting patients for procedures and reporting changes to nurses.

Requires high school diploma and BLS within 90 days; hospital experience preferred. This position offers weekend rotation, on-site work, and a benefits-friendly environment designed to support staff health and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Hospital experience preferred.
• Certifications: BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Must complete de-escalation & dementia training within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies patient in need of observation with 1:1 continuous monitoring.
• Notifies nurse of requests or changes and follows directions from healthcare team.
• Maintains patient rights and privacy of protected health information.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation training

Patient monitoring

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Care Companion, Part-Time (Day- 7A - 3P)

Job Category : Patient Care Support

Requisition Number : CAREC001555

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $16.50 USD per hour

Locations

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St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

Description

NMC is currently recruiting a Care Companion position. The position is part-time (40hours bi-weekly), generally 7A - 3P and every other weekend. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hourly Rate: $16.50/hour + differentials

Care Companion

JOB SUMMARY:

The Care Companion provides quality patient safety monitoring services under the direction of a licensed professional. The Care Companion proactively maintains a safe environment for the patient by providing continuous monitoring and reporting potential unsafe and harmful behaviors. The Care Companion is also responsible for other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Hospital experience preferred.

Other: Must successfully complete training related to de-escalation of patients and dementia patients within 2 months of hire. Able to effectively communicate with employees, supervisors/managers and staff as well as patients and visitors as required. Keen vision acuity to maintain safe environment. Work set shift as assigned by Supervisor of Emergency Management & Safety.

Certifications: BLS required within 90 days of hire

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Director of Patient Care Services

Other Contacts: Patients, families, charge nurse, other nursing staff, providers, social services, forensic staff, other hospital staff

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Patient transport devices, call lights, bed alarms

Physical Demands: Occasional walking, stooping, bending, crouching, long periods of sitting. Occasional: kneeling, squatting, pushing/pulling, overhead reaching, lifting up to 35 lbs., carrying up to 14 lbs.

Working Conditions: Often working with unpredictable behaviors, possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases, contact with varying types of patients under a variety of circumstances. Subject to irregular hours and unpredictable and possibly stressful work situations

Required Protective Equipment: Non-skid, flat footwear. PPE per policy as patient condition or situation dictates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Accompanies patient who is in need of observation

• Sits in patient's room with patient, maintaining a safe environment for the patient through 1:1 continuous monitoring that includes remaining within arm’s length and facing the patient at all times, does not include during bathroom and shower activities. Escorts and/or walks with patients who do not require physical assistance. Accompanies patient to medical procedures to maintain continuous monitoring requirements. Offers diversionary/entertaining activities.

2. Interacts with staff and assigned patient and family to foster a positive, healing environment

• Notifies patient's nurse of any patient requests or changes in behavior or condition and responds appropriately to direction given by healthcare team members. Identifies what safety precautions are in place and complies with all related policies requiring a care companion/patient sitter role (i.e. Suicide policy, policy). Identifies times when the patient is safely attended by another qualified individual i.e. physician, patient's nurse, family, NCSS staff etc. and is able to step out of the room. Communicates and interacts with patient and family in a therapeutic and respectful manner, with intent to minimize escalation of behaviors. Participates in transfer of care (Care Companion to Care Companion; Care Companion to Nurse; Care Companion to another team member); communicates any special consideration, care priorities, and support needs as appropriate.

3. Maintains patients’ rights, including the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

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