Patient Companion-Sitter, Attendant

About the position

The Nursing Resource Pool at Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking Patient Companions (sitters, attendants) to perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN, considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Patient Companions will be responsible for ensuring that patients are never unattended by remaining with and observing the assigned patient at all times. They will assist with various tasks such as setting up food trays, assisting with basic hygiene needs, offering fluids, accompanying patients on walks, and providing diversionary activities. Companions will also be involved in replacing nasal cannulas and re-applying intermittent compression devices (ICDs or SCDs).

Responsibilities

• Setting up food tray and assisting with eating
• Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)
• Offering fluids to patients
• Accompanying patients on walks
• Assisting patients to bathroom or chair
• Providing diversionary activities
• Replacing nasal cannula
• Re-applying intermittent compression devices (ICDs or SCDs)
• Observing and remaining with assigned patients at all times

Requirements

• High school diploma
• CPR or BLS Certification
• Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DAILY PAY
• Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement