Patient Companion

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Full benefits package

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant to support nursing staff in caring for high‑risk patients requiring close observation. The role involves providing basic care, ensuring safety, and assisting with daily activities under RN supervision.

The position supports the Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool and offers full-time or part-time hours with shifts including 11 pm–7:30 am. Education requirements include a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma and CPR or BLS Certification.
• Experience: Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up food trays and assist with eating.
• Assist with basic hygiene (bathing, brushing teeth).
• Offer fluids to patients.
• Accompany patients on walks.
• Assist to bathroom or chair.
• Provide diversionary activities.
• Replace nasal cannula.
• Re-apply intermittent compression devices (ICDs or SCDs).
• Observe patients at all times; ensure they are never unattended.

Skills

Professionalism

Self-control

Communication

Education

High school diploma & CPR/BLS

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

Description

Other Title: Patient Safety Attendant

Department

Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool

Location

Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Position Purpose

Nursing Resource Pool

Patient safety attendants perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They will be working with high risk suicide precaution patients.

• Setting up food tray, assist with eating
• Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)
• Offering fluids
• Accompanying patient on walks
• Assisting patient to bathroom or chair
• Providing Diversionary activities
• Replacing nasal cannula
• Re-applying intermittent compression devises (ICDs or SCDs)

Patient Safey Attendants will remain with, and observe the assigned patient at all times. Patient must be in direct observation. Companions will arrange meal and break time with the patient's nurse to ensure that the patient is never unattended.

Shifts Available

11 pm-7:30am

Status Available

Full-time, Part-time

Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Education / Licensure

• Education: High school diploma and CPR or BLS Certification
• Experience: Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability.
• Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.