SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Companion is responsible for providing companion to Sisters who are going to doctors’ appointments, emergency room or tests in the Convent and SNF. This position when not out on appointments will provide support to SNF and Convent Sisters as needed within the scope of practice and assigned where most needed. Companion for SNF Sisters cannot provide care services unless the Companion is a certified nursing assistant. The companion can provide care services in the Convent as long as they have been trained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities when on Appointments out of the building:

• Accompany Sisters to doctor appointments, the hospital, and emergency room as directed by the Nurse Liaison or Nursing Supervisor and remain with them until they return, are relieved by another companion, or Sister is admitted and settled in a room.
• Complete Communication log for each companion transport.
• Prior to going to hospital verify which ER the Sister was being transported to.
• Assist with transporting the Sister back to the Villa upon discharge.
• Provide emotional support and comfort while accompanying Sisters.
• Assist Sisters while in the ER to call a nurse for assistance.
• Keep track of hearing aids, dentures, and glasses while with the sister in the ER or appointments.
• Refer medical personnel at the ER or hospital to contact the Nurse Liaison or shift supervisor regarding Sister’s transfers, admissions, or changes in condition.

Responsibilities at the Villa

• Assist Sisters in the Convent with walking and transfers.
• Provide companionship or assistance to Sisters at the Villa as instructed.
• Answer call lights and respond to Sisters’ request within the scope of their position.
• Provide companionship at end-of-life as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report all concerns made by the Sister to the Nurse assigned to their care.
• Escort Sisters as needed.
• Assist with resident’s personal laundry as assigned.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the nurse immediately.
• Follow established isolation precautions and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Liaison or Shift Supervisor, as needed.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid PA Driver’s License
• C.N.A. preferred

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience working with older adults.
• Ability to support Sister’s needs.
• Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to collaborate with other Partners in Mission

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy to moderate physical effort

o Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

• Balance of sedentary/mobility work

o Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending.

o Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment.

o Frequently transfers and re-positions residents.

• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant

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