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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare · Spartanburg, SC

Companion (7a-3p)- PRN

TypePer diem
EducationAssociate's
PostedMay 14
✓You’ll need
Education
✓17-year-olds that will obtain a High School Diploma or GED within 6 months of Hire
✓High School Diploma or GED equivalent
✓Associate degree
Qualifications
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Core Job Responsibilities preferred
Meets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with all clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS) preferred
Monitor for patient safety and alert nursing associate when patients need help or intervention preferred
Spends therapeutic time with patient without interruption that diverts attention away from patient care preferred
Does not leave patient unattended and maintains ability to keep patient in eyesight during assigned shift preferred
May travel with patient off unit for diagnostic testing and/or procedures preferred
Notify the nurse immediately of any patient attempt to leave facility preferred
Ability to provide re-direction and de-escalation preferred
Basic Computer Skills including utilization of mobile devices for documentation of patient care preferred
Assists patient with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner preferred
Assists with ambulation and toileting preferred
Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient preferred
Assist patients with meals/snacks and water in a timely manner preferred
Documents oral intakes, voided outputs, and bowel movement occurrences with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested preferred
Communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to the nurse preferred
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alerts/medical alerts/medical emergency systems preferred
Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses preferred
Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals preferred
Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System preferred
Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person preferred
Adheres to proper chain of command preferred
Other Duties as Assigned preferred
shower preferred
Incontinent Care preferred
Oral Care preferred
Bed Making preferred
Care of Dentures preferred
Hair Care preferred
Personal Care preferred
Call lights within reach preferred
Side rails up/bed low position preferred
Anticipates needs preferred
Assist patient with meals and snacks etc preferred
Special Procedures preferred
Measures and records PO intake, voided output, and bowel movement occurrences preferred
Will not perform vital signs preferred
Will not perform glucose monitoring or operate glucometer preferred
Will not empty or record drain outputs preferred
Will not place or remove telemetry leads and monitor preferred
Will not provide oral suctioning preferred
Will not apply or remove dressing for wounds or breakdown prevention preferred
Will not perform shaving preferred
Will not place or remove male or female external urinary devices preferred
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare
Public · Spartanburg, SC · 6 hospitals
612open roles
30clinical support careers roles open in SC
26 miSpartanburg to Greenville
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✓You’ll need
Education
✓17-year-olds that will obtain a High School Diploma or GED within 6 months of Hire
✓High School Diploma or GED equivalent
✓Associate degree
Qualifications
Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Core Job Responsibilities preferred
Meets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with all clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS) preferred
Monitor for patient safety and alert nursing associate when patients need help or intervention preferred
Spends therapeutic time with patient without interruption that diverts attention away from patient care preferred
Does not leave patient unattended and maintains ability to keep patient in eyesight during assigned shift preferred
May travel with patient off unit for diagnostic testing and/or procedures preferred
Notify the nurse immediately of any patient attempt to leave facility preferred
Ability to provide re-direction and de-escalation preferred
Basic Computer Skills including utilization of mobile devices for documentation of patient care preferred
Assists patient with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner preferred
Assists with ambulation and toileting preferred
Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient preferred
Assist patients with meals/snacks and water in a timely manner preferred
Documents oral intakes, voided outputs, and bowel movement occurrences with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested preferred
Communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to the nurse preferred
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alerts/medical alerts/medical emergency systems preferred
Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses preferred
Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals preferred
Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System preferred
Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person preferred
Adheres to proper chain of command preferred
Other Duties as Assigned preferred
shower preferred
Incontinent Care preferred
Oral Care preferred
Bed Making preferred
Care of Dentures preferred
Hair Care preferred
Personal Care preferred
Call lights within reach preferred
Side rails up/bed low position preferred
Anticipates needs preferred
Assist patient with meals and snacks etc preferred
Special Procedures preferred
Measures and records PO intake, voided output, and bowel movement occurrences preferred
Will not perform vital signs preferred
Will not perform glucose monitoring or operate glucometer preferred
Will not empty or record drain outputs preferred
Will not place or remove telemetry leads and monitor preferred
Will not provide oral suctioning preferred
Will not apply or remove dressing for wounds or breakdown prevention preferred
Will not perform shaving preferred
Will not place or remove male or female external urinary devices preferred
+Benefits
Continuing education
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare
Public · Spartanburg, SC · 6 hospitals
612open roles
30clinical support careers roles open in SC
26 miSpartanburg to Greenville
All 612 Spartanburg Regional jobsSpartanburg Regional pay scales
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Full employer posting

Under the direction of the Nurse, the Patient Companion functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and Patient Care Associate in performing activities related to the safety needs of an assigned patient. The Patient Companion must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors. The Patient Companion will document and communicate with team members in a timely manner the patient's progress, needs and problems.

Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s Mission and Goals. Employees are encouraged to support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s involvement in the community we serve. Minimum Requirements Education 17-year-olds that will obtain a High School Diploma or GED within 6 months of Hire High School Diploma or GED equivalent Experience · N/A License/Registration/Certifications · BLS Preferred Requirements Preferred Education N/A Preferred Experience Experience in a healthcare setting Preferred License/Registration/Certifications · N/A Core

Meets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with all clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS). Monitor for patient safety and alert nursing associate when patients need help or intervention Spends therapeutic time with patient without interruption that diverts attention away from patient care. Does not leave patient unattended and maintains ability to keep patient in eyesight during assigned shift May travel with patient off unit for diagnostic testing and/or procedures Notify the nurse immediately of any patient attempt to leave facility.

Provides appropriate verbal skills and comprehension of verbal and written instructions Ability to provide re-direction and de-escalation · Basic Computer Skills including utilization of mobile devices for documentation of patient care · Assists patient with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner. · Assists with ambulation and toileting. · Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient · Assist patients with meals/snacks and water in a timely manner · Documents oral intakes, voided outputs, and bowel movement occurrences with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested. · Communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to the nurse. · Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alerts/medical alerts/medical emergency systems · Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses · Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals · Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. · Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person · Adheres to proper chain of command.

Other Duties as Assigned 1. Bathing a. shower b. bed 2. Personal Hygiene a.

Incontinent Care b. Oral Care c. Bed Making d.

Care of Dentures e. Hair Care 3. Personal Care a.

Call lights within reach b. Side rails up/bed low position c. Anticipates needs d.

Prepares patients for meals e. Assist patient with meals and snacks etc. f. Assists with feedings 4.

Special Procedures Performs and records peri and indwelling urinary catheter care as directed Measures and records PO intake, voided output, and bowel movement occurrences 5. Exclusions a. Will not perform vital signs b.

Will not perform glucose monitoring or operate glucometer c. Will not empty or record drain outputs d. Will not place or remove telemetry leads and monitor e.

Will not provide oral suctioning f. Will not apply or remove dressing for wounds or breakdown prevention g. Will not perform shaving h.

Will not place or remove male or female external urinary devices.

About the role

Under the direction of the Nurse, the Patient Companion functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and Patient Care Associate in performing activities related to the safety needs of an assigned patient. The Patient Companion must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors.