Patient Safety Companion PSC - St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Care Companion provides supportive patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

Providessupport to the patient including but not limited to care and comfortpersonal care and hygiene toileting and mobility.

Creates a safe environment for patients.

Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.

Provides highlevel customer service to all patients patients family visitors and all employees.

Participates in handoff/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education

None

Work Experience

Recent experience in a healthcare environment with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Skills

Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team

Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team

Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)

Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmissionbased precautions

Ability to work in a team

Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

Compassionate relationshipbased approach in care activities

Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Create and maintain safety environment

Advocacy and foreseeing safety issues

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying 050 lbs. 3466

Lifting/Carrying 50100 lbs. 67100

Push/Pull 050 lbs. 3466

Push/Pull 50100 lbs. 3466

Stoop/Kneel 3466

Crawling 133

Climbing 133

Balance 3466

Bending 67100

Sitting 3466

Walking 67100

Standing 67100

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Depth perception

Use of latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates 04 weeks)

Infant 112 months)

Pediatrics 112 years)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .