Patient Companion

Cleveland Clinic

Vero Beach, Florida, US
Basic patient safety monitoring
Assist with patient transport
Collect patient specimens
The Patient Companion participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective and efficient manner and assists with direct and indirect patient care

Job Summary

  • The Patient Companion participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective and efficient manner and assists with direct and indirect patient care.
  • In the Float Pool, you will work with a mixed population of patients in numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers.
  • Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida.

Matching Summary

The Patient Companion participates in the delivery of patient care in an effective and efficient manner and assists with direct and indirect patient care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic patient safety monitoring
  • Assist with patient transport
  • Collect patient specimens
  • Report patient status changes
  • CPR and emergency measures
  • Maintain patient confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Empathy for patient difficulties
  • Courteous interaction with personnel
  • Respect for cultural differences
  • Positive workplace atmosphere

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Heartsaver BLS certification
  • Patient companion training or equivalent experience
  • Currently enrolled in accredited school of nursing
  • Completion of nursing fundamentals course
  • Hospital-based NA/PC orientation

Work Rights

Not specified

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