Patient Companion
: Job Details :

Assures basic patient safety by monitoring patients to make certain that catheters, tubes, or other medical equipment are not inadvertently removed or disconnected. Assists with putting assigned patients in rooms, taking vital signs, weights, pulse oximetry. Assists/accompanies the patient at all times including transport, tests, transfers, ambulation; remains with patient. Identifies and reports changes in patient status to Registered Nurse or physician as appropriate. Follows protocols and initiates CPR and other emergency measures as required. Acknowledges patient concerns/needs and notifies appropriate staff for assistance when necessary. Provides hand-off communication regarding patient information and activities to the nurse responsible for the patient as well as the next patient companion assigned. Participates in hand-off report at the beginning and end of each shift; as well as at the time of any meals, breaks or change in caregiver. Performs environmental/safety check as requ...Companion, Patient, Patient Care, Medical Equipment, Healthcare