Patient Companion - Evenings/overnights - Gwv Float Pool

Geisinger

Wilkes, PA, United States
Base: $15.25 minimum hiring rate; bonus/equity: $1...
Constant patient observation
Maintain safe environment
Redirecting patient behavior
Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician

Job Summary

  • Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician.
  • Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Patient Companion a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3/hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekend shifts!
  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one, up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year, and family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance.

Matching Summary

Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician.

Salary

Base: $15.25 minimum hiring rate; Bonus/Equity: $1500 sign-on bonus; Benefits: Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting day one

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Constant patient observation
  • Maintain safe environment
  • Redirecting patient behavior
  • Accompany patient off unit
  • Assist with patient meals
  • Activate bed and chair alarms

Nice-to-have

  • Highly motivated individual
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Proactive and engaged presence
  • Responsive and dependable

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • 36 Hours/weekly schedule

Work Rights

Not specified

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