A Patient Companion provides basic housekeeping and takes care of the sick elderly, or recovering patients. The job description entails cleaning, planning, and accompanying clients to activities and social events, and promoting the health of their clients by adhering to medication, exercise plans, and diet. A well-drafted Patient Companion Resume indicates the following duties and responsibilities – engaging clients by conversing with them and planning and attending them as they participate in appropriate social activities and hobbies, handling basic housekeeping such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and laundry; planning and preparing meals for patients, taking dietary restrictions and preferences into consideration, monitoring clients, recording and reporting any developments, or concerns, driving clients to planned outings or events; and providing emotional support for clients.
The most sought-after skills for the post include the following – fluency in the client’s language, strong communication, listening, planning, housekeeping, and reasoning skills; the ability to handle physical demands such as lifting, or support client; and CPR training. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly seen on eligible resumes.
Objective : Seeks to use the experience, achievements, and responsibilities that have learned throughout employment history, to help a company prosper with the ever-increasing need for excellence and dedication that are needed in the professional market of today's expectations.
Skills : Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Windows, Inventory, Powerpoint, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Legal Research, Customer Service.
Description :
Provided constant, basic behavior observation and non-clinical patient care services including feeding, grooming, and transporting patients.
Monitored patient condition and situations that may require nursing attention or intervention.
Provided routine patient status updates and written/electronic reports to nursing personnel and company management.
Ensured patient safety, including those in restraints, while meeting standards outlined by The Joint Commission.
Maintained patient confidentiality as outlined by HIPAA.
Remained with the patient at all times unless relieved by authorized hospital personnel.
Utilized verbal persuasion techniques to have the patient remain calm and in bed and/or the hospital room.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates
Patient Companion Resume
Summary : Seeks to obtain a position in a field allowing to implement the skills learned in academic and personal life to expand opportunities and better the organization that one joins.
Observed and reported to the RN concerns or changes in patient behavior.
Maintained patient's progress.
Focused on Psych/suicidal/mentally ill patients.
Ensured their safety and care.
Knowledged of policies, procedures, and forms.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Kinesiology
Patient Companion Resume
Headline : Seeks to obtain employment that will allow utilizing customer service, presentation, and interpersonal skills, Maintaining the cleanliness of the patient room and its surrounding area.Competently utilized technology by demonstrating, understanding the use of unit tech, EKG, and other tools.
Ensured each patient receives outstanding service by providing a friendly and safe environment.
Provided escort to those needing assistance in finding locations within the hospital.
Observed and reported all important information regarding patient safety and status.
Provided patient transport for admissions and discharges as needed.
Monitored the patient and alert Nursing/Security of any possible issues or concerns.
Maintained patient confidentially by not offering information about patients.
Connected visitors with proper translators.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Nursing
Patient Companion Resume
Headline : Looking for an opportunity to prove abilities. Learn quickly and be willing to train in any field that allows me to cross-train and be more of an asset to a company. Also looking for a career where one can grow with the company.
Skills : Computer Work, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, People Friends, Customer Service, Warehouse.
Description :
Worked with combative patients or those who are a safety risk.
Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.
Am responsible for their safety and to keep the patients calm.
Responsible for recognizing and reporting abnormalities and/or changes in patient's health status to nursing staff.
Provided patients and families with emotional support.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Monitored patients with acute conditions.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Medical Assisting
Patient Companion Resume
Objective : Worked in various medical facilities as a certified nursing assistant. Currently finishing the Registered Nurse program. Always willing to learn new skills and, work proficiently in any type of group work, individual work, and high-stress environments.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Report Writing, Customer Service, Dispatch.
Description :
Ensured the safety and well-being of patients who were acutely/chronically cognitively impaired to facilitate the healing process.
Effectively de-escalated adverse situations while maintaining patient safety.
Asking open-ended questions to facilitate communication and compliance and listening to the patients to understand not just to reply.
Used communication with the staff to inform them of patient needs.
Observed the patient and prevented many falls and other possible unsafe incidents.
Worked involving patients who need one-to-one support for varied physical and mental conditions.
Used de-escalation techniques to help calm patients down.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma
Patient Companion Resume
Objective : Hardworking, team player that excels in the needs of customers or consumers. Also, promote being a top performer and exceeding goals in an accrediting establishment or company; seeking a position.
Skills : Fax, Filing, Scanning, Powerpoint, Word, Typing.
Description :
Warmly greeted each staff member and relief before entering the room of the patient.
Made notes of each oral report received by a co-worker or the nurse of that patient.
Greeted patient and briefly informed purpose.
Offered companionship to my patient and ensured the safety of patients in order to prevent bodily harm that they could inflict upon themselves.
Made sure that they remained comfortable and requested the needs of that patient.
Assisted in daily routines such as bathing or feeding.
Learned brief medical terminology.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HS Diploma
Patient Companion Resume
Summary : Learn quickly and am always looking for ways to improve my skills. Able to handle situations with professionalism and consideration. Strength is customer/co-worker support and service. Advanced communication skills; written, verbal, and phone.
Observed the patient for changes in condition, de-escalated and divert undesirable behaviors, and communicated, using SABAR format, with other members of the health care team.
Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Protecting patients so they can heal emotionally, physically.
Offering care, compassion, and healing therapies, and using proper communicating techniques - immediately communicating any concerns to professional staff, ensuring safety and attention in a timely manner.
Insight and proper training help me to provide care in such a way that serves patients an experience so that optimal comfort and healing can occur.
CPR certified, basic life support training, alternative healing therapies, effective communication both with patients, families, and coworkers.
Responded with care and compassion, solving problems, protecting privacy and confidentiality, working as a team member, respecting everyone, keeping people and the environment safe, offering a service that creates a positive first and lasting impression.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA
Patient Companion Resume
Objective : Seeks to obtain a position with the company to grow and to utilize customer service skills, responding and reacting to visual observation.
Skills : Supervising Skills, Managing Skills.
Description :
Effectively communicated with individuals who have cognitive deficits.
Functioned under the supervision of the registered nurse in providing general patient care in accordance with the individualized needs of the patient.
Cared Companion recognizes the needs and behaviors of patients of various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age-appropriate.
Strived for patient-centered care which assures that the patient is treated holistically with dignity and respect
Ensured a secure and safe environment by maintaining an awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient.
Knowledged of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
Responded and reacted immediately with an unimpeded auditory perception of verbal/vocal instructions.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MA
Patient Companion Resume
Objective : Seeking a fast-paced innovative position where my education, skills, work ethic, and commitment to excellence can be utilized to achieve goals within a health system.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SPSS.
Description :
Provided continuous safety observation of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to him/herself or to others.
Provided general patient care duties that are specific to the patient(s) served as directed by the registered nurse.
Performed tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
Contributed to the patient plan of care through the documentation of communication of patient needs and outcomes to the health care provider as appropriate.
Performed tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations.
Made eye contact, greeting warmly Offering help Explaining problems using language that is appropriate.
Supported by speaking up to offer assistance Using innovative service recovery strategies to turn a negative situation into a positive one.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Patient Companion Resume
Headline : Hands-on experience in delivering service assistance at hospitals and healthcare institutes. Proven ability to cater to a high volume of calls in a fast-paced environment while being exceedingly attentive to individual needs. Outgoing personality with excellent customer service and listening skills. In-depth knowledge of various nutritional supplements and tube feeding protocols.
Skills : Bilingual - Spanish, CPR Certified.
Description :
Positioned patients in the room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient.
Never leave the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
Communicated in a professional manner and demonstrate respect for patients, families/significant others, and other health care members.
Kept all patients' information confidential and protected.
Used and disclosed only that information that is necessary to perform the function of the job.
Performed related duties as assigned.
Sought and supported opportunities for professional growth and development.
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