Care Companion - Anderson Hospital
Care Companion - Anderson Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Job Summary:
A Care Companion provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team the Care Companion is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients rooms monitoring patients health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.
Essential 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.
Education:
- None
Licensure/Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from the approved source prior to direct patient care)
Experience:
- Recent experience in a healthcare environment (preferred not required)
Skills & Abilities:
- Possesses problemsolving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
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:
Med/Surg Telemetry Unit 2 AndersonIt 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 .
Employment Type
Part-Time
