Adena Health System - Chillicothe, OH
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The Patient Companion observes assigned patients while maintaining a continuous safe and therapeutic environment. The role of the patient companion is to provide continual direct observation at the bedside to ensure safety from falls and/or risk of injury to self or others. This individual monitors the patient's verbal and behavioral expressions related to any idea or intention of hurting oneself or others, thoughts of leaving without physician's permission or to promote the safety of a patient while hospitalized. The Patient Companion has access to confidential patient information and works under the direct supervision of an RN and functions under the indirect supervision of the Director of Critical Care and Psychiatric Services.
Responsibilities
- Provide continual direct observation of assigned patients at the bedside.
- Ensure safety from falls and risk of injury to self or others.
- Monitor patients' verbal and behavioral expressions for any harmful intentions.
- Promote the safety of patients while hospitalized.
- Work under the direct supervision of an RN.
Requirements
- Access to confidential patient information.
- Ability to monitor patients effectively.
- Strong observational skills.
Nice-to-haves
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years experience in healthcare.
