Patient Companion
US-TX-SUGAR LAND
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 407024
Type: Day
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Overview: St. Lukes Health-Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP-Very Important Pregnancy-experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community. Responsibilities: Member of the health care team who works under direct supervision of an RN and Performs tasks that optimizes patient safety. The PCC Responsible for observing the patient, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting observations to the RN. Provides assistance in transporting, transferring, and lifting. One PCC may be assigned to monitor two (2) patients in a semi‐private room. 1. Must maintain visible contact with the patient at all times 2. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs 3. Accurately measures oral intake and urine output and reports to unit staff for recording 4. Assists with patient ambulation. Promptly attends to all patient requests. Assists patient with meals. Observes the client for general physical, emotional, and mental conditions and reports all changes in condition 5. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Provide diversional activities as appropriate. Adheres to patient rights, HIPPA and patient confidentiality Qualifications: Required: *High School Diploma/GED *Completion of Patient Care Companion Program
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