Patient Care Companion - Frederick, United States - Frederick Health

Frederick Health

Verified Company

Frederick, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Job Summary:

Performs various duties to assist in providing a safe patient environment under the direction of licensed personnel as a member of the health care team.

This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Essential Functions:

Obtains report from supervising RN at beginning of Shift, or when taking over for another companion, outlining specific patient history and needs.
Continuously observes one or more patients as ordered by the physician.
Sits within visual distance of the patient who has orders to be under supervision.
Recognizes patient behaviors that could jeopardize patient safety and intervenes to prevent harm.
Proactively redirects the patients.
Notify bedside staff immediately of any change or potential for compromised patient safety.
Utilizes staff assist alarm appropriately and proactively.
Provides feedback to the registered nurse regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
Provides the patient with access to toileting, reading material, nutrition as approved by the nurse or physician.
Does not give advice, make judgments and respects the patient's dignity and privacy.
Reports behavior observations and conversations to RN for documentation purposes.
Informs supervising RN when leaving the unit.
Adheres to HIPPA and confidentiality standards.
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in customer service, use of appropriate tone, language, ability to identify escalating behaviors, and utilize deescalation techniques. Ability to identify patient behaviors that could jeopardize patient safety and intervene to prevent harm.
Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients and wheelchairs.
Must demonstrate dependability and ability to function independently.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

High School diploma or equivalency preferred. High School students attending Career Technology classes for Healthcare or students enrolled in Nursing/Healthcare programs.
1 yr experience of patient care preferred
Current CPR Certification is required.

Licenses & Certifications:
Required