Companion-Patient Safety

Patient Safety Companion

The Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patient's 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:

• 1 year work experience

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