Overview. Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications. Basic ability to read and communicate effectively. Licensure, Registration, Certification. BLS. Responsibilities. Supports the continuity of patient care delivery within an assigned area by assisting with direct personal care, rehabilitative measures, and supportive services.
Job Description. . General Summary. Functions in a dependent role under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Safety Companion’s primary role is to supplement the nursing staff by providing observational skills to selected patients who are deemed to be a safety risk to self or others. This role may be performed via direct observation or via the use of audio/visual devices. The Safety Companion will provides continuous observation an...