Patient Companion Per Diem - GCMC

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Patient Companions to ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients requiring constant observation. This per diem role offers competitive pay rates, including shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The position involves maintaining patient safety, providing companionship, and assisting with daily activities. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation in patient care, and contribute to making a difference in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Qualifications

• Ability to provide companionship and supportive care for patients.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients requiring constant observation.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe environment and companionship for patients.
• Maintains constant observation of patients needing 1:1 supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Patient Companion market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

Job Duties:

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.

• 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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

•401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

•Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

•MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Position Details:

• Per Diem, non benefits eligible position
• Rotation schedule based on department needs
• Eligible applicant will need availability to attend 1 week Residency Program/Orientation which will require full time hours for initial orientation period

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. 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.