Patient Companion

• Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times
• Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures
• Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment
• Monitors patient physical and emotional condition
• Reports any changes in status promptly
• Intervenes as needed to prevent patient from harming self or others
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality
• Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions
• Participates as an active member of the health care team
• Serves as a resource to department staff
• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities
• Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed

• High School Graduate or GED
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)

1 or more years experience in healthcare setting