Patient Care Companion - Nursing Pool - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

14d

About The Position

The Patient Care Companion provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. Care must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role includes basic patient care, comfort, hygiene, mobility support, and patient observation, along with timely communication and documentation. This position is in the St. Vincent Ancillary Nursing Pool and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the afternoon shift.

Requirements

• Ability to clearly communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations, including fall prevention, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Patient data collection and documentation skills, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Ability to provide basic hygiene and activities-of-daily-living care.
• Knowledge of feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Knowledge of bowel and bladder elimination care.
• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
• Ability to use clinical technology.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Ability to escalate concerns through the chain of command.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in an acute care and/or long-term care facility.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, recording vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses, reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, patients’ families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely documentation when applicable to patient care.
• Use professional verbal and written communication at all times.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed