Resident Companion

Type

Part-time

Hours

Varies

Salary

$11.58

Contact Information

Contact: Angel Villalobos Villa
Phone: 530-712-2130
Email: avillalobosvilla@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 to post-acute hospital senior care, specifically for those interested in later obtaining Certified Nursing Assistant training or other elder caregiving 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 October 15, 2019