Patient Safety & Care Companion (12-Hour Days)

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education & tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a full-time Safety Companion to observe and support patients at risk, 12-hour day shifts. The role focuses on patient safety, ADL assistance, companionship, and accurate charting, within a 0.90 FTE schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS at hire, and strong interpersonal skills; CNA/Nurse Tech experience is preferred. Benefits include tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: 1+ years direct patient care experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety and security support to the patient(s) while hospitalized, primarily by being aware, alert, present, and alerting nursing staff of concerns.
• Assists the client to the bathroom and around the unit ONLY if the client is able to ambulate and needs only minimal support and steadying.
• Engaging patient in activities according to plan of care and offering companionship.
• Provide competent physical/therapeutic care and ADLs as required.
• Accurate documentation in medical records per Charge Nurse guidance.

Skills

BLS

Interpersonal skills

Direct patient care

CNA/Nurse Tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM seeks a full-time Safety Companion to observe and support patients at risk, 12-hour day shifts. The role focuses on patient safety, ADL assistance, companionship, and accurate charting, within a 0.90 FTE schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS at hire, and strong interpersonal skills; CNA/Nurse Tech experience is preferred. Benefits include tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.