St. Joseph Health·Bryan, Texas
Maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients to ensure safety, particularly for those at risk of self-harm or falls. Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures while reporting condition changes to nursing staff.
Where You’ll Work St.
Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)).
St.
Joseph has 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.
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, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients, directly assisting with their personal hygiene, mobility, and requests, 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.
Maintains patient safety for patients at risk for self harm including but not limited to those on suicide precautions, those at risk for falls, or to keep medical tubes and lines intact.
Protects the patient's dignity at all times.
Contacts nursing staff immediately of any concern regarding the patient's condition.
Ensures coverage of duties during all periods of relief, i.e., breaks or lunch.
Provides comfort measures, i.e., blanket, pillow, positioning.
Prepares patient for meals, feeds patient and offers fluids as appropriate and verifies with nursing staff.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 14 days of hire.
Market context
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