Care Companion - Site Float Pool - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Batavia, OH

6d • 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 helping patients with basic needs, monitoring their health and vital signs, and sanitizing and cleaning patient rooms. The Care Companion also helps create a safe, supportive environment and communicates patient concerns to nursing staff.

Requirements

• 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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is preferred upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• Recent experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and comfort, including personal care and hygiene, toileting, and mobility support.
• 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, their families, visitors, and employees.
• Participate in handoffs and report pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and when leaving.
• Monitor patients’ health and vital signs.
• Assist patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming.
• Sanitize and clean patients’ rooms.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed