Companion (Per Diem, Days/Evenings) at Rochester Regional Health – NEWARK, New York

Job Title: Companion

Department: Nursing - Schultz

Location: DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM OR 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, 2 weekend shifts per schedule period

SUMMARY

Support Long Term Care staff and residents by providing residents with close direct observation or 1:1 supervision. Will work under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse. Observation of residents include those who are at risk of harming themselves or others if left unattended.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the resident’s plan of care.

• Observe for changes in condition and report findings to the appropriate nursing staff

• Must be knowledgeable and adaptable to understanding and responding to the emotional and cognitive state of the resident.

• Obtains verbal report from resident’s nurse and Interdisciplinary Care Team to include information regarding the resident’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special considerations. Obtains instruction from nurse or Interdisciplinary Care Team regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of resident if needed.

• Maintaining documentation.

• Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

• Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Outstanding communication, listening, and observation skills.

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately.

• Ability to work well together with others.

• Professional appearance and proficient personal hygiene.

• Undeterred by distressed or combative patients.

• Available to work all shifts, over weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $17.10 - $17.90

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.