Night Shift: Patient Safety & Care Companion

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Patient Companion to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing continuous observation and safety monitoring for assigned patients during the night shift.

The role also functions as a Patient Care Technician and Unit Secretary as needed, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, charts, and administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA, privacy, and high standards of compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous one-to-one observation of assigned patients to ensure safety at all times.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, feeding, ambulation, and repositioning as directed.
• Promotes patient comfort while maintaining a safe environment.
• Intervenes to prevent falls, self-harm, removal of medical devices, or other unsafe behaviors.
• Documents observations and activities as required; communicates with nursing staff regarding patient status and concerns.
• Processes physician orders, maintains patient charts, and supports unit operations as a Unit Secretary.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer procedures; maintains unit supplies and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Patient Companion to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing continuous observation and safety monitoring for assigned patients during the night shift.

The role also functions as a Patient Care Technician and Unit Secretary as needed, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, charts, and administrative tasks while upholding HIPAA, privacy, and high standards of compassionate care.