Patient Companion - Evenings/Nights - GWV Float Pool
Core
Provides constant 1:1 observation, companionship, and supportive care for patients requiring supervision in a clinical environment.
Role type
Patient Companion (Evenings/Nights)
Builds
Safe therapeutic environment for patients requiring constant observation
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Redirecting impulsive behavior, maintaining constant visual contact, activating bed/chair alarms, assisting with ambulation, accompanying patients to procedures, assisting with meals, reporting to nursing staff
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain constant observation of patient, redirect harmful behavior, accompany patient off-unit for tests/appointments, assist staff with walking patients, activate alarms, assist with meals and bed making, participate in shift reports
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff