Patient Companion Float Pool

Trinity Health; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia Campus is seeking a Part-time Patient Companion to provide continuous observation and support for patients on the Float Pool. This role emphasizes attentiveness, safety, and compassionate care.

You will summon nursing staff as needed, assist with daily living activities, and monitor patient conditions while upholding HIPAA rules and fall-prevention policies. This position offers weekend rotation and holiday requirements for full/part-time team members.

Qualifications

• Follows suicide protection policy.
• Assist RN and staff within scope including ADLs (feeding, oral care, bathing, toileting).
• Contact RN with signs of pain or change in patient condition.
• Follow Fall Risk precautions.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.
• Summon nursing staff when patient requires assistance or intervention.
• Assist RN and staff with ADLs and basic care as directed.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN and follow policies.
• Maintain patient safety and HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Patient observation

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating

Shift Description: Patient Companion

Department: Float Pool

Location: Trinity Health Livonia Campus

Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose: Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies.

Shifts Available: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Status available: Full-time Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

Required Qualifications: Education High school diploma or GED.

• Follows suicide protection policy
• Assist RN and assistive staff as directed within scope of job description including ADLs (feeding, oral care, bathing, and toileting).
• Contact RN with signs of pain or change in patient condition.
• Follow "Fall Risk" precautions.

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.