Care Companion - Southside Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Care Companion Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia PRN, Days(Two twelve hour shifts during during the weekdays and one twelve hour shift on weekends every six weeks minimum; 36 hours every six weeks required from 7AM to 7PM; Holiday rotation when needed) 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.
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)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in a healthcare environment
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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
