Patient Companion

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley is seeking a Patient Companion to help optimize patient safety and well-being.

You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and comfort measures to support the patient’s comfort and recovery. The role emphasizes compassionate interaction with patients who may be emotional or in pain, with a strong focus on dignity, safety, and timely communication with nursing staff to ensure the best possible

Qualifications

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and comfort while under RN supervision.
• Monitor physical and emotional condition and respond calmly to emergencies.
• Maintain patient safety and dignity during all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients and assist with personal hygiene and feeding.
• Monitor patient's condition and communicate any concerns to nursing staff immediately.
• Provide comfort measures and prepare patients for meals.
• Ensure coverage during breaks and assist with positioning and mobility.
• Support safety with fall prevention and self-harm precautions.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clear communication

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Patient Companion, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, dedicated to optimizing patient safety and well‑being. You will be part of our highly specialized team of patient caregivers, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients, directly assisting with their personal hygiene, mobility, and requests, while diligently monitoring their physical and emotional condition.

To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate and comfortable interacting with patients who might be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. While performing duties under various circumstances, you will be eager to work calmly and efficiently to respond to situations, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.

• Maintains patient safety for patients at risk for self harm including but not limited to those on suicide precautions, those at risk for falls, or to keep medical tubes and lines intact.


• Protects the patient's dignity at all times.


• Contacts nursing staff immediately of any concern regarding the patient's condition.


• Ensures coverage of duties during all periods of relief, i.e., breaks or lunch.


• Provides comfort measures, i.e., blanket, pillow, positioning.


• Prepares patient for meals, feeds patient and offers fluids as appropriate and verifies with nursing staff.


• Job Requirements*Required


• High School Graduate, upon hire or


• High School GED, upon hire


• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has 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

$15.00 - $20.12 /hour