Patient Companion

Halifax Hospital Medical Center Daytona Beach, FL 32114 November 23, 2020 Information Technology

Overview:

Halifax Health is seeking a Patient Companion for the Centralized Staffing Office (CSO).
Summary:

This individual provides support for a safe environment for the patient who may be mentally and/or emotionally incapacitated, confused, or at risk of injuring them self or others. The Patient Companion also provides observation of patient activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse assigned to manage the patient’s plan of care.
Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Previous patient care experience helpful but not necessary

Effective communication skills

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements

Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to all Halifax Health policy and procedure(s)

Fosters a caring and healing environment through Patient-Centered Care

Attends all required in-services, workshops and/or staff meetings

Participates in performance improvement strategies

All other duties assigned

About Us:

Halifax Health
Recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of healthcare services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, community hospital, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with four outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, primary care walk-in clinics, a walk-in clinic specializing in women’s health, two community clinics, three children’s medical practices, a home healthcare agency, and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Emergency Department, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born as early as 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.