Job Information
Trinity Health System Patient Companion in Steubenville, Ohio
Job Summary / Purpose
*The patient companion performs close and/or continuous observation of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients who may be at risk for adverse events such as falls, self-injury or harm to others in accordance with the training and established methods and procedures of the hospital. The patient companion provides direct observation of patients as directed by a nurse. *
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing direct observation of patients as directed by the nursing plan of care and under the supervision of the nursing staff and/or nursing supervisor.
- Adheres to clinical policies and procedures when performing patient companion tasks
- Is flexible: copes successfully with a variety of situations, personalities and the changing work environment.
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of safety
- Communicates with patients in a manner that is respectful of their age, culture, and education
- Only accepts delegated tasks competent to perform, and communicates need for additional information, assistance or guidance as needed
- Performs timely and accurate documentation as required by area of employment
- Greets patients and visitors with friendly manner upon arrival and orients them to the room/unit.
- Applies the knowledge and skills needed to do the job
Keeps informed about practices, procedures, and new developments related to own work.
[Minimum]{.underline}[ Qualifications]{.underline}
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Required Education for Staff | - High School graduate or | | Job Levels | equivalent | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Required Licensure and | - BLS within 30 days of | | Certifications | employment | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Required Minimum Knowledge, | - Excellent interpersonal | | Skills and Abilities | skills required | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Preferred Qualifications | - Previous experience in a | | | healthcare setting preferred | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+