Patient Companion - Chelsea

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Patient Companion Location: Chelsea, MI Pay Rate: $15.82-19.23/hr + based upon applicable on the job experience, plus shift premiums when working evening, overnight and weekend shifts Why Join Us? AWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is ranked among Newsweek’s best hospitals in the state of Michigan for 2025! Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health care Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Trinity Health offers a comprehensive benefit package offering healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers. Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers. Benefits package also includes Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health Tuition Reimbursement Position Purpose: Exceptional opportunity for a Patient Companion to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek Remarkable individuals from a variety of backgrounds, because diversity makes us stronger. The patient companion provides continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients. Notifies nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, control or other nursing intervention. Knowledgeable and supportive of patients, the confidentiality of HIPAA protected information, and other related hospital policies. Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success. Our patient companions receive information from the assigned nurse regarding the patient’s anticipated behavior when arriving on the unit. Remains with and observes the assigned patient (s) at all times. Patient must be in direct observation at all times and never left unattended. Immediately alerts nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, exhibits unusual behavior or other nursing interventions. As a patient companion you would have the opportunity to float to the following units: Atrium East (Med/Surg) Atrium or Courtyard Rehab (Inpatient Rehabilitation) Courtyard East (Short Stay and Head Pain) Emergency Intensive Care Unit Shift Available: 7am-3:30pm Status Available: Part time, benefit eligible (40 hours per pay period - every two weeks) Required Qualifications Minimum of a High school diploma. Ability to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions. Ability to maintain attention for long periods of time. Visit to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan. About the Chelsea Hospital Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.