Patient Safety Companion PSC - Intermediate Unit - St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

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As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

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

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 .