Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverHospital andexperience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providingoptimalfamily-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world

In the Float Pool, you will work with diverse populations of patients innumerousunits, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers.As a Patient Companion, you will helpfacilitateCleveland Clinic's mission by providing compassionate and top-quality care. In this role, you willassistRNs, physicians,dietitiansand other staff in coordinating and fulfilling treatment plans. You will also find a culture that encourages professional growth, educationaldevelopment,and career success

A caregiver in this position worksnights from 6:45PM – 7:15AM, including every other weekendand 2 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assistwith direct and indirect patient care for one to two patients, such as rooming, vital signs,weightand pulse oximetry.If assigned to a closed unit, provide constant observation only for safety for three to four patients.

• Assure patient safety by ensuring that catheters,tubesor other medical equipment have not been removed or disconnected.

• Accompany and assist patients at all times, including transport, tests,transfersandambulation

• Collect patient specimens for laboratory testing.

• Identifyand report changes in patient status to an RN or physician.

• Follow protocols andinitiateCPR and other emergency measures asrequired

• Acknowledge patient concerns and needs and notifyappropriate staffforassistance

• Complete all documentation and provide hand-off communication to caregivers responsible for the patient.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GED

• Completion of a hospital-based patient companion training program OR equivalent experience OR enrollment at an accredited school of nursing and completion of a nursing fundamentals course or completion of a hospital-based NA/PC orientation

• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities, such as basic hygiene, skincareand vital signs

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross-If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it within three months of hire