Variable (United States of America)Patient CompanionThis individual provides support for a safe environment for the patient who may be mentally and/or emotionally incapacitated, confused, or at risk of injuring them self or others. The Patient Companion also provides observation of patient activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse assigned to manage the patient's plan of care.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Previous patient care experience helpful but not necessary
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements
- Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to all Halifax Health policy and procedure(s)
- Fosters a caring and healing environment through Patient-Centered Care
- Attends all required in-services, workshops and/or staff meetings
- Participates in performance improvement strategies
- All other duties assigned
Halifax Health is the community's healthcare leader serving our residents and visitors in Volusia County for over 95 years. As the area's only Level II Trauma Center, only Comprehensive Stroke Center and only Level III Neonatal ICU, we are committed to providing exceptional care to all those who come here. We strategically partner with only the best such as our partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation, the highest experts in their field, in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. We also partner with University of Florida Health/Shands offering the highest rated programs in the State of Florida with our Heart and Vascular Surgery and our Neurosurgery programs.
