Top 23 Patient companion Jobs in Scranton Pa

Patient Companion - GCMC (Night shift)
Geisinger —Scranton, PA
- From $15 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Float pool
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
7d
Patient Companion - Days/Evenings - GCMC Float Pool
Geisinger —Scranton, PA
- From $15.25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Float pool
- Hospital
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Direct Support Professional
Haven Access Works LLC —Scranton, PA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Paid training
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Pharmacy Customer Service Assoc. Cert
Walgreens —Scranton, PA
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- English
- Continuing education credits
8d
Patient Companion - Evenings/Nights - GWV Float Pool
Geisinger —Wilkes-Barre, PA
- 12 hour shift
- Float pool
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
HHAs - Home Health Aides
Trimed Healthcare LLC —Luzerne, PA
- Urgently hiring
- Adults
- Home Health
- Home health
DSP
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Scranton, PA
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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1d
DCW -Direct Care Worker
Trimed Healthcare LLC —Scranton, PA
- Urgently hiring
- Adults
- Home Health
- Home health
- Flexible schedule
Home Health Aide - HHA, Adults
BAYADA Home Health Care —Lehigh, PA
- Adults
- Travel
- Home Health
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Home Health Aide (HHA) - Adults
BAYADA Home Health Care —Honesdale, PA
- Adults
- Travel
- Home Health
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Throop - Veterinary Technician
Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Throop —Scranton, PA
- Surgery
- Patient care
- Entry level
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DCW 1.1 w/Veteran
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Tunkhannock, PA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Home Health
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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6d
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Medical Center of Blakely —Olyphant, PA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- In-person
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Plains, PA
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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1d
LPN Homecare
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Scranton, PA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- BLS Certification
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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2d
RN Homecare IDD
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Thornhurst, PA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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2d
Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) – General Practice & ER | Northeast Opportunities
PetVet Care Centers —Plains, PA
- $120,000 - $275,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Private Duty Aide- Adult Care
BAYADA Home Health Care —Nanticoke, PA
- Part-time
- Travel
- Home Health
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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13d
Direct Care Worker ( DCW ) ADULT Care
BAYADA Home Health Care —Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Part-time
- Travel
- Home Health
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
13d
HHA - Home Health Aide
BAYADA Home Health Care —Kingston, PA
- Part-time
- Travel
- Home Health
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
13d

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Patient Companion - GCMC (Night shift)

Geisinger -
Scranton, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $15 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Location Scranton, PA Job Category Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Nights Work Type Full time Department Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool Division Date posted 07/23/2026 Job ID R-71998

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Patient Companion a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3/hour shift differential for evenings, nights and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.

Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts.
Assist with bed making.
Activates bed alarms and and or chair alarms.
Assists staff with walking patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
On the job training and education
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Position Details

Full time position -36 hours/week

Hours: 7pm-7:30am (3-12 hour shifts/week)

Every other weekend and a holiday rotation

Experience preferred but willing to educate and train

Will need to attend 1 week daytime hours orientation program

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)

Skills

Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor Skills; Clinical Skills; Teamwork; Computer Literacy; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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patient companion jobs in scranton pa

Patient Companion - GCMC (Night shift)

Patient Companion - Days/Evenings - GCMC Float Pool

Direct Support Professional

Pharmacy Customer Service Assoc. Cert

Patient Companion - Evenings/Nights - GWV Float Pool

HHAs - Home Health Aides

DSP

DCW -Direct Care Worker

Home Health Aide - HHA, Adults

Home Health Aide (HHA) - Adults

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Throop - Veterinary Technician

DCW 1.1 w/Veteran

Veterinary Technician

Direct Caregiver

LPN Homecare

RN Homecare IDD

Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) – General Practice & ER | Northeast Opportunities

Private Duty Aide- Adult Care

Direct Care Worker ( DCW ) ADULT Care

HHA - Home Health Aide