Patient Companion

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Patient Companion performs one-on-one patient supervisory functions under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for healthcare providers required within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs skills and procedures per the department competency checklist.
• Provides supervision of the assigned patient according to the care plan and instructions from the nurse of the patient.
• Assists nursing personnel with transferring and repositioning of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED