Patient Companion

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Ann Arbor, Mi Until 9/12/2026 First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Other Title: Patient Safety Attendant

Department: Nursing Resource Pool/Float Pool

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Position Purpose:

Nursing Resource Pool:

Patient safety attendants perform specific patient care activities as assigned by the patient's RN considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They will be working with high risk suicide precaution patients.

·         Setting up food tray, assist with eating

·         Assisting patient with basic hygiene needs (bathing, brushing teeth)

·         Offering fluids

·         Accompanying patient on walks

·         Assisting patient to bathroom or chair

·         Providing Diversionary activities

·         Replacing nasal cannula

·         Re-applying intermittent compression devises (ICDs or SCDs)

Patient Safey Attendants will remain with, and observe the assigned patient at all times.  Patient must be in direct observation.  Companions will arrange meal and break time with the patient's nurse to ensure that the patient is never unattended.

Shifts Available: 11 pm-7:30am

Status Available: Full-time, Part-time

Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE

·         Education: High school diploma and CPR or BLS Certification

·         Experience: Able to maintain professionalism and self-control in difficult or stressful conditions.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY
  • Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability.
  • Trinity Health offers comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM). Each plan option offers the flexibility to choose from two tiers with Tier 1 Trinity Health network providers providing the lowest out of pocket costs and Tier 2 select BCBSM providers.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Assist patients with hygiene, meals, mobility, and safety, especially high-risk individuals.

Job title

Patient Companion

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus, Ann Arbor.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPRBLSprofessionalism

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient safetybasic carehigh risk patients
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site