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Job description
Patient CompanionUnder the direction of the Nurse, the Patient Companion functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and Patient Care Associate in performing activities related to the safety needs of an assigned patient. The Patient Companion must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors. The Patient Companion will document and communicate with team members in a timely manner the patient's progress, needs and problems. Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's Mission and Goals. Employees are encouraged to support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's involvement in the community we serve.Minimum Requirements17-year-olds that will obtain a High School Diploma or GED within 6 months of HireHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentPreferred EducationN/APreferred ExperienceExperience in a healthcare settingCore Job ResponsibilitiesMeets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with all clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS).Monitor for patient safety and alert nursing associate when patients need help or interventionSpends therapeutic time with patient without interruption that diverts attention away from patient care.Does not leave patient unattended and maintains ability to keep patient in eyesight during assigned shiftMay travel with patient off unit for diagnostic testing and/or proceduresNotify the nurse immediately of any patient attempt to leave facility.Provides appropriate verbal skills and comprehension of verbal and written instructionsAbility to provide re-direction and de-escalationBasic Computer Skills including utilization of mobile devices for documentation of patient careAssists patient with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner.Assists with ambulation and toileting.Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patientAssist patients with meals/snacks and water in a timely mannerDocuments oral intakes, voided outputs, and bowel movement occurrences with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.Communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to the nurse.Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alerts/medical alerts/medical emergency systemsIdentifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknessesRemains committed to unit, department, and division goalsAttends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.Reports risk management concerns to appropriate personAdheres to proper chain of command.Other Duties as Assigned1. Bathingshowerbed2. Personal HygieneIncontinent CareOral CareBed MakingCare of DenturesHair Care3. Personal CareCall lights within reachSide rails up/bed low positionAnticipates needsPrepares patients for mealsAssist patient with meals and snacks etc.Assists with feedings4. Special ProceduresPerforms and records peri and indwelling urinary catheter care as directedMeasures and records PO intake, voided output, and bowel movement occurrences5. ExclusionsWill not perform vital signsWill not perform glucose monitoring or operate glucometerWill not empty or record drain outputsWill not place or remove telemetry leads and monitorWill not provide oral suctioningWill not apply or remove dressing for wounds or breakdown preventionWill not perform shavingWill not place or remove male or female external urinary devices.
Worksite address
spartanburg, SC, 29301, US
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