RESIDENT COMPANION

Type

Part-time

Hours

VARIES

Salary

$12.58

Contact Information

Contact: Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center HR
Phone: 530-533-7335
Fax: 530-533-8715
Email: ciblair@orohosp.com
Website: orovillepostacute.com

Description

Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center is currently seeking 1on1 Resident Companion to join our team of healthcare professionals. This opportunity would be a wonderful introduction into post-acute hospital senior care, specifically for those interested in later obtaining Certified Nursing Assistant training or other elder care giving careers. The Resident Companion is a position responsible for working under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse (LN).

Responsibilities

%u2022Shadow a specific resident on a 1:1 staff ratio through the designated hours as assigned

%u2022Sit, visit and provide 1:1 activities to keep the resident engaged such as: music, reading books, newspaper, etc.

%u2022Taking the resident on walks or pushing them in a wheelchair

%u2022Preventing wandering behavior in and out of other patients rooms

%u2022Observe behavior that may lead up to potential altercations between residents so as to intervene before an incident occurs

%u2022Notify LN for changes in the personal needs of the patient

%u2022Provide encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members

%u2022Conduct shift change reporting with LN and Resident Companion for the next shift

Requirements:

Must pass a background check and drug test

Have reliable means of transportation to work

Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center

1000 Executive Parkway

Oroville CA 95966

530-533-7335

Updated on February 12, 2019