• Patient Companion

    Trinity Health (Chelsea, MI)


    Employment Type:

    Part time

    Shift:

    Rotating Shift

    Description:

    Variable 8 hour shifts available - days, evenings, nights

    Patient Companion

    **Location:** Chelsea, MI

    **Minimum pay rate:** $15.59/hr + based upon applicable on the job experience

    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:** Rotating

    **Status Available:** Contingent, not benefit eligible

    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.

    Total Rewards and Benefits

    + Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY

    + Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

    + Full benefits package including Medical, 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

     

    Visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/careers 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. 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.

     

    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.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran