Patient Safety Companion
Charlottesville, VAJob$15–22.89/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Patient Safety Companion provides direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical professionals. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors vital signs, and reports changes in patient condition while helping maintain a safe, clean environment. It may also involve taking patient histories, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor procedures.
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Full job description
These roles provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses or other Medical Professional. These positions primarily focus on assisting patients with activities of daily living while also monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes in patient condition. They also play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients.
These roles perform a variety of tasks, such as taking patient histories, measuring and monitoring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor procedures.
Individual contributors who provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational, technical or administrative functions. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience.
Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience. Work is routine and follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are routine with clearly defined solutions. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $22.89 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Generous Paid Time Off
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Retirement Savings
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Long-term and Short-term Disability
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Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
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Certification and Education Support
UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .
How this job compares
Set against the 3,351 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$15–22.89/hr
- Virginia median$24–42/hr40 hourly ranges
- US median$24–34/hr1,888 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $18.95/hr, is 42% below the Virginia median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Patient Care hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 54 open Patient Care jobs in Virginia and 3,351 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- CVS Health17 open
- Sentara Health11 open
- University of Virginia (this employer)7 open
- Experience
- Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (869 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,025 of the 3,351 open Patient Care jobs (60%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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