PATIENT SAFETY COMPANION - INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT - PT NIGHTS (59734)

divh2Patient Safety Companion - Intermediate Care Unit - Pt Nights/h2pMaryville, IL 62062/ph3Overview/h3pSalary Range $15.25 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time (60 Hours) Job Shift Nights Category Non-clinical Support/ph3Description/h3pJob Summary: Remains with the patient at all times, monitors activities and provides a safe environment. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation./ppJob Responsibilities:/pulliRemain with the patient and oversee all activity at all times./liliRead, talk with, keep patient calm and in bed or chair./liliAssures the safety and comfort of the patient/liliInforms the nurse of sudden changes in the patient condition/liliNotifies nurse at the station when reporting on and off duty/liliDiscusses coverage for meals/breaks with the nurse/liliDoes not feed, walk, lift or reposition patients/liliTreats patient and their belongings with dignity and respect/liliMaintains confidentiality./liliMaintains a neat environment/liliMaintains a safe environment/liliSupports patients rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity./liliAdheres to standard precautions and infection control standards./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:/ppEducation Level: High school diploma or equivalent/ppExperience Requirements: Prior medical or educational experience preferred, but not mandatory./p/div