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CategoryHealthcare
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No of Jobs1
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Apply Before02/20/2026
Description
Patient Safety Companion
DCH Health System - Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Title: Patient Safety Companion
Position: Provides basic patient care and safety observation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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City: Tuscaloosa
State: AL
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Job Responsibilities
- Observe patients and assure that safety needs are met.
- Assist with providing basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Directly observe patients at all times.
- Keep patients who are at risk for harming themselves or others safe.
- Measure and record intake and output.
- Assist with positioning, lifting, and turning patients.
- Assist in the use of bedpan, urinal, or commode.
- Care for incontinent patients.
- Provide skin care to immobilized patients.
- Ambulate patients.
- Feed patients.
- Carry out all safety precautions noted on daily assignment sheet.
- Accurately document care provided according to policies and procedures.
- Participate in economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment and patient rooms are maintained in a clean, safe manner.
- Assist nursing staff in maintaining a safe environment for suicidal patients by limiting personal items in patient rooms.
- Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, and colleagues.
- Identify and reduce unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.
- Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Basic patient care
- Communication
- Ability to work in groups
- Conflict resolution
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Skills
- Previous patient care experience
Requirements
Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
License & Certification:
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 30 days of employment.
Schedule:
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Physical presence onsite is essential.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Facility Details
Name: DCH Health System
Description: Not Specified
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- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
02/20/2026
Posted:
11/20/2025
