Patient Companion

ARMC Healthcare System; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Roth match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a Patient Companion/Transporter. This Full-Time 12-hour role (830a-9p), 0.9 FTE, supports patients requiring continuous observation to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The duties include supporting safety, reporting concerns, collecting data for RNs, assisting with mobility, and transferring observation when needed. Training in basic patient care will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Observe patient visually with listening skills; assist patient in and out of bed.
• Oriented to provide basic patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety.
• Collect and report data about the patient/family as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Maintain awareness of safety and report concerns or defective equipment.
• Call for assistance as needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Patient care support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center · Companions/Transport

Nursing

Full-Time 12 hr , 1st 12 hour , 830a-9p. 12-hour shifts. EOW/EOH

Posted 08/11/2026

FTE: 0.9

Summary

The Patient Companion/Transporter will support the care of individuals who require full 24-hour observation for their safety. In this role, the caregiverwill:

• Support a work environment that promotes safety for patients, staff, and customers.
• Report safety concerns or defective equipment.
• Always maintain awareness of safety. Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to promote safety and prevention of injuries.
• Maintain continuous observation as needed. Either personally or by safely transferring observation to another team member.
• Collect and report data about the patient/family as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Remain alert for, and reportchanges related to patient safety.
• Promptly call for assistance as needed.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to observe patient visually as well as listening skills. Assist patient in and out of bed when appropriate.
• Will be oriented to provide basic patient care duties.

Required Licensure or Certification

• Must obtain BLS during orientation
• Annual N-95 mask fit test
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• Extensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & Critical Illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy!
• Monthly Gym Membership discount
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments while working for a full-time employer.