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Virtual Patient Companion Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

ExpertCare

Home Health Companion- Weekly Pay

Farmington, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Virtual Interview Process * Benefit Opportunities At ExpertCare, we strive to make a difference and impact in the lives of our Recipients and Caregivers! Requirements: * Compassionate, patient, and ...

ExpertCare

Home Health Companion- Weekly Pay

Novi, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Virtual Interview Process * Benefit Opportunities At ExpertCare, we strive to make a difference and impact in the lives of our Recipients and Caregivers! Requirements: * Compassionate, patient, and ...

ExpertCare

Home Health Companion- Weekly Pay

Wixom, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Virtual Interview Process * Benefit Opportunities At ExpertCare, we strive to make a difference and impact in the lives of our Recipients and Caregivers! Requirements: * Compassionate, patient, and ...

ExpertCare

Home Health Companion- Weekly Pay

Farmington, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Virtual Interview Process * Benefit Opportunities At ExpertCare, we strive to make a difference and impact in the lives of our Recipients and Caregivers! Requirements: * Compassionate, patient, and ...

ExpertCare

Dependable Caregiver Needed

Detroit, MI · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Provide companionship and a positive, supportive presence What We Offer: * Flexible scheduling to ... Virtual interview process for convenience * Opportunities for benefits and career growth

ExpertCare

Dependable Caregiver Needed

Bloomfield Hills, MI · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Provide companionship and a positive, supportive presence What We Offer: * Flexible scheduling to ... Virtual interview process for convenience * Opportunities for benefits and career growth

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What is a virtual patient companion?

Virtual Patient Companions are professionals who provide remote support, companionship, and non-medical assistance to patients, often through video calls, phone calls, or messaging platforms. Their main role is to offer emotional support, monitor patient well-being, remind patients to take medication, and help with scheduling appointments or daily activities. They serve as a valuable resource for patients who may be isolated, elderly, or managing chronic conditions, but do not provide direct medical care. Virtual Patient Companions work closely with healthcare teams and families to help ensure patients feel supported and connected.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual patient companion?

To thrive as a Virtual Patient Companion, you need a background in healthcare support, excellent observational skills, and relevant training in patient care or medical assisting. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure communication tools, and electronic health records is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and attentive listening help build trust and provide emotional support to patients remotely. These skills are vital for ensuring patient safety, effective remote monitoring, and fostering a supportive virtual care environment.

What are some of the typical challenges virtual patient companions face when supporting patients remotely?

Virtual Patient Companions often encounter challenges such as building rapport and trust with patients through digital platforms, ensuring clear communication despite not being physically present, and effectively addressing patients’ emotional needs. Additionally, they must be adept at using telehealth technologies and managing privacy concerns. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential, as each patient may require different levels of support and interaction.

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Patient Companion I- October Class

Saintfrancis

Yale, MI • On-site

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.

This position is ECB status - requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.Variable

*MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND MANDATORY TRAINING OCTOBER 19TH-23RD*

All Patient Companion staff must continue to meet ECB hour requirements, which include a (minimum not total) of 72 hours within an 8-week period, with at least 48 of those hours worked on weekends.

Shifts Available: 7a-7p,3p-7p and 11p-7a.

Job Summary: The Patient Companion I sits with patients and/or provides continuous visual observation and virtual companion monitoring for patients who are on suicide precautions, have eating disorders, have an Adult Detention Order, are deemed high risk for falls, are an elopement risk, exhibit confusion or impulsive behaviors, or are at risk of harm to themselves or others. This role maintains continuous visual contact with the patient and communicates patient requests to assigned staff.Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.Work Experience: None.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain professional and courteous during highly stressful and fast-paced situations. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information and hospital sensitive information. Demonstrated knowledge appropriate to patient population, including notifying staff when needing to leave patient room. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Observes and reports patient's condition, activities, and needs to registered nurse accurately and in a timely manner. Organizes and prioritizes tasks for maximum efficiency and patient comfort. Redirects patients as necessary to assist in preventing patient falls. Performs environmental activities to maintain and clean and orderly patient room/unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Supports unit/hospital goals through process improvement and educational activities. Exhibits clear communication with other healthcare staff to determine who is responsible for the patient at various times through coordination of care.Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job.This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Patient Companions - Yale Campus

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Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

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