Cleveland Clinic

Patient Companion - CCFSR

Cleveland Clinic  •  United States (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Patient Companion - CCFSR

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

Nursing Administration-Weston Hospital

Job Code

001103

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:00am-6:30pm/6:00pm-6:30am

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world


Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to creating the best possible patient experience, from registration and scheduling to the end of treatment. Asa PatientCompanion, you will helpfacilitatethis mission by providingcompassionate and top-quality care. In this role, you willassistRNs, physicians,dietitians,and other staff in coordinating and fulfilling treatment plans. You will also find a culture that encourages professional growth, educationaldevelopment,and career success.With this being a CCFSR role, you will cycle between Martin North, MartinSouthand Tradition Hospitals, allowing you to work with diverse populations acrossnumerousunits, departments and locations while learning from many of our best caregivers.


A caregiver in this position worksvarying shiftsdaysfrom 6:00AM – 6:30PMor6:00PM – 6:30AM.Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals will berequired, as needed.


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, you willobservethree 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 and initiate CPR and other emergency measures asrequired

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


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • High School Diplomaor GED

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross for healthcare providers upon or within the three months of hire

  • Completion of ahospital-basedpatient companion training program or equivalent experience OR currently enrolled at an accredited school of Nursing, with completion of a Nursing Fundamentals Course OR have completedhospital-basedNA/PC orientation or equivalent

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Previousexperience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
  • Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.

Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including:

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Cleveland Clinic Canada

Cleveland Clinic Florida

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Year Founded
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