Overview Companion-Patient Safety Job Code: 22855 FLSA Status Job Family: Nursing Job Description Title: Companion-Patient Safety Job Summary The Patient Safety Companion will remain with a patient for a designated timeframe to maintain the patient’s safety (i.e. prevention of falls, wandering or disruptions of patient care). Job Responsibilities + Be a pleasant and supportive companion. + Report any unusual incidents. + Remain with assigned patient at all time. + Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency, escalating for the appropriate response. + Assist with ambulation/toileting/transportation. + Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. + Perform duties in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures. + Provide patient safety. + Document in the electronic medical record. + Participates in ongoing educational activities. + Other duties as assigned. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required: 1 year work experience Preferred/Desired: 1 year work experience withing healthcare setting Education Description Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. High School Diploma or GED equivalent Preferred/Desired: Training Description Minimum Required: Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required: Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships: No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating: Light Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell: Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination : Yes Near Vision: Very Accurate Far Vision: Accurate Depth Perception: Minimal Hearing: Minimal Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements – Other: REQNUMBER: 31094