Patient Companion - Evenings/Nights - GWV Float Pool

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a compassionate individual to provide a safe environment and supportive care for patients that require constant observation in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves maintaining patient safety, participating in daily reports, and assisting with meals, all while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.

This full-time position requires evening and night shifts, including weekends. Basic Life Support certification and a High School Diploma or GED are necessary. Comprehensive healthcare benefits are available from day one.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• High school diploma or GED must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift.
• Assist patients with meals and activates bed alarms.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.

Job Duties

• Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
• Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
• Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
• Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
• Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
• Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
• Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts.
• Assist with bed making.
• Activates bed alarms and and or chair alarms.
• Assists staff with walking patients.

Position Details

• Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
• 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required)

Experience

• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.