Companion

Modoc Medical Center•Alturas, CA

1d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse and/or physician, the Companion provides direct companion care to high-risk patients, remaining in constant attendance with the patient. The Companion also provides stand by personal care, comfort to patients, ensuring the patient has a safe and clean environment. This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. MODOC MEDICAL CENTER reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Additional specialized training in nursing care.
Current Basic Life Support Certification within three (3) months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Always demonstrates a professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the organization outside of normal work hours.
Always demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff.
Respectfully to managers and supervisors.
Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.
Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Accepts direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Standby assist the patient with minor daily activities; attends to the needs of the patient.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or any other complains or concerns.
Accompanies patient for tests, procedures, etc.
Is in constant attendance of the patient.
Reports and when appropriate, record any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
Maintains a good working relationship with staff members and other departments of the facility.
Demonstrates the ability to write clear, concise notes, simple charting that reflects patient care given.
Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the facility.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties
Performs other duties, as assigned.