Job Type: Part time
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthJob 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:• Provides support to the patient including, but not limited to, care and comfort, personal 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 high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees.• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.Education:NoneLicensure/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 problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsEngage with staff and patients in a professional mannerAbility to be proactive in a rapidly changing environmentMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift: Days (United States of America)Department: Med/Surg Telemetry Unit 2 - AndersonAll 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 you’d 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com