Patient Companion

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Member of the health care team who works under direct supervision of an RN and Performs tasks that
optimizes patient safety. The PCC Responsible for observing the patient, assisting with activities of daily living,
and reporting observations to the RN. Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, and lifting. One PCC
may be assigned to monitor two (2. patients in a semi-private room.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must maintain visible contact with the patient at all times
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.
•  Accurately measures oral intake and urine output and reports to unit staff for
  recording.
•  Assists with patient ambulation. Promptly attends to all patient requests. Assists patient with
  meals. Observes the client for general physical, emotional, and mental conditions and reports all changes in
  condition.
•  Maintains a clean and safe environment. Provide diversional activities as appropriate. Adheres
  to patient rights, HIPPA and patient confidentiality.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS- AHA

Required Minimum Skills, Abilities and Training

• Good written/oral communication skills
• Completion of Patient Compaion Tranining