Care Companion - Site Float Pool - Clermont Hospital
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. The Care Companion helps maintain a safe environment, supports patient comfort and personal care, and communicates patient concerns to nursing staff. This position is in the Nurse Float Pool at Clermont Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings/nights. Mercy Health describes its work as patient-focused and grounded in compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.
Requirements
- Possess problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
- Be able to work proactively in a rapidly changing environment.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, preferred upon hire.
- Recent experience in a healthcare environment; 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.
- Serve as a liaison between the patient and nurse by reporting changes or concerns.
- Provide high-level customer service to patients, patients’ families, visitors, and employees.
- Participate in hand-off and reporting of pertinent information about patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
- Sanitize and clean patients’ rooms.
- Monitor patients’ health and vital signs.
- Assist patients with basic needs, including 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
