DescriptionJob Summary
The Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patients safety (i.e. prevention of falls wandering or disruptions
of patient care).
Responsibilities:
Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
Report any unusual incidents.
Remain with assigned patient at all time.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency escalating for the appropriate response.
Assist with ambulation/toileting/transportation.
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Perform duties in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provide patient safety
Document in the electronic medical record.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
1 year work experience within healthcare setting
Education
Minimum Required
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensure
Minimum Required
BLS within 15 days
Description Job SummaryThe Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patients safety (i.e. prevention of falls wandering or disruptionsof patient care).Responsibilities: Be a pleasant and supportive companion. Report any unusual incident...
DescriptionJob Summary
The Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patients safety (i.e. prevention of falls wandering or disruptions
of patient care).
Responsibilities:
Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
Report any unusual incidents.
Remain with assigned patient at all time.
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency escalating for the appropriate response.
Assist with ambulation/toileting/transportation.
Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Perform duties in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provide patient safety
Document in the electronic medical record.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
1 year work experience within healthcare setting
Education
Minimum Required
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensure
Minimum Required
BLS within 15 days
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