Care Companion (Patient Sitter) - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

1d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

A Care Companion provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. The role includes sanitizing and cleaning patients’ rooms, monitoring patients’ health and vital signs, and assisting with basic needs such as feeding and grooming.

This is a full-time night position at St. Mary’s Hospital, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., totaling 36 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage professionally with staff and patients.
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in a healthcare environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient support, including care and comfort, personal care and hygiene, toileting, and mobility assistance.
• Create a safe environment for patients.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, patients’ families, visitors, and employees.
• Participate in hand-off reports about pertinent patient and departmental needs upon arrival and before leaving.
• Sanitize and clean patients’ rooms.
• Monitor patients’ health and vital signs.
• Assist patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed