**Position information** **Title** : Safety Companion **Status:** Full-time and Part-time, 2nd and 3rd shift **Facility** : Fidelity Health Care **Accounting Unit Name** : Administrative **Job Reports to** : Supervisor, Independent Care Services **Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values** **The Premier Health Mission** We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services. **The Premier Health Vision** Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations. § Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price. § Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes. § Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career. **The Premier Health Values** § RESPECT each person’s dignity. § Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities. § Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes. § Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance. **Position Summary** **General Summary/Responsibilities:** The Safety Companion is a paraprofessional member of the health care team who works under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform basic nursing tasks as assigned. **Scope/Span of Control: N/A** **Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)** **Supervises FTEs:** No **Number of FTEs Supervised** : N/A **Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring** No **Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)** **Annual Revenue in Dollars** : N/A **Annual Expense in Dollars** : N/A **Financial Accountability** : N/A **Population Served** **Age of Population Served -** Choose all that apply ☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year) ☐ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years) ☒ Adult (18 – 64 years) ☒ Geriatric (65 years & older) ☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above) ☐ Not Applicable **Qualifications** **Education** **Minimum Level of Education Required:** High School completion / GED **Additional requirements:** § **Type of degree** : N/A § **Area of study or major** : N/A § **Preferred educational qualifications** : N/A § **Position specific testing requiremen** t: N/A **Licensure/Certification/Registration** STNA or CNA certification required **Experience** **Minimum Level of Experience Required:** 6 months of prior patient care job-related work experience **Prior job title or occupational experience:** N/A **Prior specific functional responsibilities:** N/A **Preferred** **experience:** N/A **Other** **experience requirements:** N/A **Knowledge/Skills** § Must display good physical and emotional health and be capable of stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Should also demonstrate good personal hygiene. § Must be self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision and have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, the patient's family and all other office personnel. § Must have a sincere interest in and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick and disabled. § Must meet all agency personnel policies and have reliable transportation to and from the facility. **Physical Requirements & Working Conditions** **Physical Requirements:** Pulling 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Standing 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Other sounds 1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) Twisting 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Reaching 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Visual Acuity Near 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Walking 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Manual Dexterity 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Visual Acuity Far 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Sitting 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Use both hands 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Vision Color 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Pushing 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Talking 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Concentrating 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Climbing 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Lifting <10 pounds 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Interpersonal Skills 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Stooping 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Lifting >10 pounds 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Reading 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Kneeling 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Normal hearing both ears 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Thinking 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) **Working Conditions:** 1. General office environment. 2. Climate controlled environment. 3. May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department. 4. May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department. **Organizational Standards** § Assists PCT and RN with care of the patient. § Demonstrates knowledge of skin care including prevention, monitoring and reporting. § Maintains accurate documentation in the Epic computer system. § Meets the safety needs of the patient and uses equipment safely and properly (i.e., assistive devices, oxygen and side rails). § Follows all agency policies regarding infection control and employee safety. § Recognizes patient's needs and attends to their requests in a prompt and organized manner. § Maintains a neat and orderly patient environment. § Utilizes appropriate communication skills with the patient, the patient's family and all agency personnel. § Serves patient’s tray and assist with feeding if necessary. Removes food tray and reports amount eaten. § Completes accurate records and carries out all assignments as requested. Is responsible for maintaining minimum weekend on-call, holiday or other requirements established by the department. § Demonstrates respect for patient property and maintains patient confidentiality. § Observes basic elements of body functioning and reports changes to the RN. § Recognizes emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures. § Performs only under the supervision of an RN who has provided written instruction for patient care (Care Plan). Participates in ongoing development of the Plan of Treatment. **JOB** **LIMITATIONS** **:** § May **not** receive orders from a physician. § Will **not** administer medications or pre-fill insulin syringes, enemas (other than Fleet), tube feedings or rectal suppositories. § May **not** perform any sterile procedures or perform any intravenous procedures. § May **not** perform procedures requiring the knowledge, training and skill of a licensed nurse. § Is **not** authorized to perform non-patient related work without prior authorization from supervisor. **Essential Duties & Functions** **Essential Duties & Functions:** A Safety Companion must follow the rules and regulations of the facility. Interact with the patient, the patient’s family, other disciplines, facility personnel, and Fidelity Health Care. **Other Duties & Functions:** As assigned The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.