Patient Companion - ED - Per Diem

Trinity Health; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life balance

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Patient Companion/Observer for Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, PA. This part-time, per diem role involves 12-hour shifts across days, evenings and nights with weekend requirements.

The position focuses on direct observation of at-risk patients to minimize self-injury and wandering, under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include companionship, safety and supportive care, with flexibility to round, run errands or assist with patient care as needed when 1:1

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school, completing a GED, or obtained a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Direct observation of patients deemed to be safety risks when unattended.
• Provide companionship, safety and supportive care; assist in 1:1 supervision as needed.
• When 1:1 supervision is cancelled or not required, perform rounding, errands or general patient care tasks as appropriate.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Position Purpose: Per diem, 12 hour shifts mixed, days, evenings, nights with weekends required

The Patient Companion/Observer is responsible for direct observation of the patient(s) who are deemed to be a safety risk if left unattended. The goal is to minimize the incidence of patient self‑injury while in the hospital. This includes patient requiring 1:1 for, suicide attempts, behavioral issues or maintenance of medical/surgical interventions and to prevent patients from wandering. The Patient Companions are under the direct supervision of professional nursing personnel and will provide companionship, safety and supportive care. In the event the one to one supervision is cancelled or the patient is discharged, the duties can be reassigned to include rounding, running errands or patient care needs as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in high school, completing a GED, or obtained a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR Certification

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic was formed in October 2018 and is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Greater Philadelphia area and is a part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan, and sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries. The hospitals and associated clinics, medical offices, specialized facilities, affiliated partners, and foundation represent more than 6,000 colleagues. These hospitals serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within their communities.

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.