Companion [Per Diem]

Job Title: Companion
Department: Behavioral Health
Location: 100 Sunset Dr Newark NY 14513

SUMMARY:
Support Long Term Care staff and residents by providing residents with close direct observation or 1:1 supervision. Will work under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse. Observation of residents include those who are at risk of harming themselves or others if left unattended.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the residents plan of care.
• Observe for changes in condition and report findings to the appropriate nursing staff
• Must be knowledgeable and adaptable to understanding and responding to the emotional and cognitive state of the resident.
• Obtains verbal report from residents nurse and Interdisciplinary Care Team to include information regarding the residents identified care needs diagnosis visual auditory or language barriers as well as any special considerations. Obtains instruction from nurse or Interdisciplinary Care Team regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of resident if needed.
• Maintaining documentation.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhering to relevant policies procedures and standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma GED or suitable equivalent preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employees Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.