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St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Campus
Patient Companion
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$30,976 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Where You'll Work St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and is proud to serve as the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center. The hospital was awarded an "A" hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. Clinical services provided include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level III nurseries), surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Patient Companion, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, dedicated to optimizing patient safety and well-being. You will be part of our highly specialized team of patient caregivers, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients, directly assisting with their personal hygiene, mobility, and requests, while diligently monitoring their physical and emotional condition. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate and comfortable interacting with patients who might be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. While performing duties under various circumstances, you will be eager to work calmly and efficiently to respond to situations, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient. Maintains patient safety for patients at risk for self harm including but not limited to those on suicideprecautions, those at risk for falls, or to keep medical tubes and lines intact. Protects the patient's dignity at all times. Contacts nursing staff immediately of any concern regarding the patient's condition. Provides comfort measures, i.e., blanket, pillow, positioning.
Ensures coverage of duties during all periods of relief, i.e., breaks or lunch. Prepares patient for meals, feeds patient and offers fluids as appropriate and verifies with nursing staff. Observes standard precautions and aseptic techniques. Provides assistance to patient's family members and visitors. Offers support for family members, i.e., reassurance. Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Every day, you will maintain continuous oversight of assigned patients, directly assisting with their personal hygiene, mobility, and requests, while diligently monitoring their physical and emotional condition. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate and comfortable interacting with patients who might be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. While performing duties under various circumstances, you will be eager to work calmly and efficiently to respond to situations, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient. Maintains patient safety for patients at risk for self harm including but not limited to those on suicideprecautions, those at risk for falls, or to keep medical tubes and lines intact. Protects the patient's dignity at all times. Contacts nursing staff immediately of any concern regarding the patient's condition. Provides comfort measures, i.e., blanket, pillow, positioning.
Ensures coverage of duties during all periods of relief, i.e., breaks or lunch. Prepares patient for meals, feeds patient and offers fluids as appropriate and verifies with nursing staff. Observes standard precautions and aseptic techniques. Provides assistance to patient's family members and visitors. Offers support for family members, i.e., reassurance. Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days