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Patient Companion

CHI, Bryan, Texas, United States, 77808

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Job Summary and Responsibilities Member of the health care team who works under direct supervision of an RN and performs tasks that optimize patient safety. The PCC is responsible for observing the patient, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting observations to the RN. Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, and lifting. One PCC may be assigned to monitor two patients in a semi‑private room.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Must maintain visible contact with the patient at all times

Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.

Accurately measures oral intake and urine output and reports to unit staff for recording.

Assists with patient ambulation. Promptly attends to all patient requests. Assists patient with meals. Observes the client for general physical, emotional, and mental conditions and reports all changes in condition.

Maintains a clean and safe environment. Provides diversional activities as appropriate. Adheres to patient rights, HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Job Requirements Required Licensure and Certifications

High School Diploma/GED

BLS- AHA

Required Minimum Skills, Abilities And Training

Good written/oral communication skills

Completion of Patient Companion Training

Where You'll Work St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Pay Range $11.00 - $14.26 /hour

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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