About this role
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary :
The Patient Companion performs one-on-one patient supervisory functions under the supervision of the registered nurse.Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Performs skills and procedures per the department competency checklist.
2. Provides supervision of the assigned patient according to the care plan and instructions from the nurse of the patient.
3. Assists nursing personnel with transferring and repositioning of patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for healthcare providers required within 3 months of hire
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
Flexible Schedule! – you make yourself available for hours. You can do this in different increments and it does not have to align with the whole shift that is listed out in the system.
You will be informed 2 hours before your shift if we do or do not need you. If you are needed you will receive an assignment.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4Scheduled FTE:
0.1Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
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About Thedacare
For nearly 115 years, ThedaCare® has been improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves in northeast and central Wisconsin. The organization delivers care to more than 650,000 residents in 17 counties, and employs approximately 7,000 providers and team members at 180 points of care, including nine hospitals. As an organization committed to being a leader in Population Health, team members are dedicated to empowering people to live their unique, best lives.
In 2024, ThedaCare and Froedtert Health combined to form one system to strengthen local health care and provide high-quality services for treatment and prevention in a coordinated manner.
What you'll do
- The Patient Companion performs one-on-one patient supervisory functions under the supervision of the registered nurse. Key responsibilities include providing supervision according to the care plan and assisting nursing personnel with patient transfers and repositioning.
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