Patient Companion

CommonSpirit Health; Pendleton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Patient Companion to support patient safety and well-being. You will closely monitor patients, respond calmly to distressed individuals, and communicate observations to the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction with patients who may be emotional or in pain, with a focus on reliable, attentive care and teamwork within a spiritual, community-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Any combination of related education and experience to perform the duties.
• Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• A Keen Eye for Detail
• Reliability and Responsibility
• Current Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' physical, emotional, or mental condition changes.
• Relay patient requests and critical observations to assigned staff.
• Observe and record all patient activity at regular intervals (every 15 minutes).
• Provide and receive accurate reports to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Patient interaction

Exceptional communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability and responsibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon CNA Certification (preferred)

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.

Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients 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.

• Monitor patients for changes in physical, emotional, or mental conditions.
• Relay patient requests and critical observations to assigned staff.
• Observe and record all patient activity every 15 minutes.
• Give and receive accurate reports to ensure continuity of care.

Job Requirements

Required

• Any combination of related education and experience that would demonstrate job knowledge to perform the duties of this position
• Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• A Keen Eye for Detail
• Reliability and Responsibility

Preferred

• Current Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith‑based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not‑for‑profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org