Sitter/Companionship

The Companion/Sitter plays a vital role in providing non-medical comfort, supervision, and companionship to patients who need emotional support or assistance with daily routines. This position focuses on enhancing quality of life, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe, reassuring home environment. Companions serve as trusted support figures — keeping patients' company, monitoring for safety, and helping with light daily tasks while maintaining dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship and emotional support through conversation, reading, games, or leisure activities.

• Offer supervision and safety monitoring, particularly for patients who are elderly, memory-impaired, or recovering.

• Assist with light household tasks, including tidying up, laundry, and simple meal or snack preparation.

• Accompany patients on short walks, appointments, or errands as permitted in the care plan.

• Observe and report any changes in the patient’s condition, behavior, or environment to the supervising nurse or coordinator.

• Ensure a clean, calm, and comfortable living space for the patient.

• Document visit details and interactions accurately in the R.U.S.H. electronic charting system before ending each shift.

• Uphold R.U.S.H. standards for confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care at all times.