Patient Companion - Sitter

Trinity Health MI; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare organization as a Patient Companion, where your role is vital in providing support and monitoring for patients. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to be a healing presence in the community while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You'll receive training to prepare you for success in this role, and your contributions will help uphold the organization's commitment to high-quality healthcare for all. If you are dedicated, attentive, and looking to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

DAILYPAY

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Notify nursing staff if the patient requires assistance or exhibits unusual behavior.

Skills

Professionalism

Attention to Detail

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Patient Companion

Location: Howell and Brighton, MI

Pay Rate: $15.59-20.12/hr + based upon applicable on the job experience, plus shift premiums when working evening, overnight and weekend shifts

Why Join Us?

• Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care
• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Position Purpose:

Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Companion to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger.

The patient companion provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies 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.

Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our patient companions receive information from the assigned nurse regarding the patient’s anticipated behavior when arriving on the unit. Remains with and observes the assigned patient (s) at all times. Patient must be in direct observation at all times and never left unattended. Immediately alerts nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior or other nursing interventions.

Shift Available: Evenings, Nights and Weekends

Status Available: Contingent, not benefit eligible

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High school diploma.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions. Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time.

Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.