What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Companion position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Patient Companion, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, dedicated to optimizing patient safety and well-being. You will be part of our highly specialized team of patient caregivers.
Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients while diligently monitoring their physical and emotional condition.
To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate and comfortable interacting with patients who might be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. While performing duties under various circumstances, you will be eager to work calmly and efficiently to respond to situations, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.
- Monitor patients for changes in physical, emotional, or mental conditions.
- Relay patient requests and critical observations to assigned staff.
- Observe and record all patient activity every 15 minutes.
- Give and receive accurate reports to ensure continuity of care.
Job Requirements
Required
- Any combination of related education and experience that would demonstrate job knowledge to perform the duties of this position
- Exceptional Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- A Keen Eye for Detail
- Reliability and Responsibility
Preferred
- Current Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification
Where You’ll Work
CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org
Salary : $19 - $22