Patient Companion

CHI; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas, CHI, is seeking a Patient Companion to join their dedicated team. This essential entry-level role involves observing patients and supporting their daily activities, ensuring their safety and comfort. Candidates should possess a high school diploma/GED and certifications such as BLS. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to be part of a compassionate healthcare environment, striving to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Patient Companion Training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visible contact with patients at all times.
• Assist in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Report any changes in patients' physical, emotional, or mental state.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS - AHA

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Member of the health care team who works under the direct supervision of an RN and performs tasks that optimize patient safety. The PCC is responsible for observing the patient, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting observations to the RN. Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, and lifting. One PCC may be assigned to monitor two patients in a semi-private room.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintain visible contact with the patient at all times.
• Assist in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
• Accurately measure oral intake and urine output and report to unit staff for recording.
• Assist with patient ambulation. Attend to all patient requests promptly. Assist patients with meals. Observe the client for physical, emotional, and mental changes and report any changes.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Provide diversional activities as appropriate. Adhere to patient rights, HIPAA, and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

Required Licensure and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS - AHA

Required Minimum Skills, Abilities, and Training

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Completion of Patient Companion Training

Overview

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system, St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Pay Range

$11.00 - $13.03 /hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care