Care Companion PRN - Lourdes Hospital
About the role
Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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)
Qualifications
- Possesses problem-solving 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
Skills & Abilities
- Possesses problem-solving 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
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Pay
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Schedule
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Benefits
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