Care Companion - BSMCON Nursing Students

Bon Secours Health System; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Companion to provide supportive patient care under the guidance of healthcare professionals. This role emphasizes compassionate care, effective communication, and teamwork, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of patient safety standards and a commitment to high-level customer service. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans and educational assistance. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients across all age groups.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

Prescription Coverage

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to patients including personal care and hygiene.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Infection Prevention

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Safety Standards Knowledge

Accountability

Education

None

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Care Companion provides supportive patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides support to the patient including, but not limited to, care and comfort, personal care and hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
2. Creates a safe environment for patients.
3. Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
4. Provides high-level customer service to all patients, their families, visitors, and all employees.
5. Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education

None

Work Experience

Recent experience in a healthcare environment, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (e.g., falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
• Ability to work in a team
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command
• Create and maintain a safe environment
• Advocacy and foresight of safety issues

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to physical altercations, verbal abuse, high noise levels, bright lights, hazardous substances, body fluids, human blood, and other potentially infectious materials.

May have periods of constant interruptions and work alone for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
• Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.): 67-100%
• Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
• Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.): 34-66%
• Stoop/Kneel: 34-66%
• Crawling: 1-33%
• Climbing: 1-33%
• Balance: 34-66%
• Bending: 67-100%
• Sitting: 34-66%
• Walking: 67-100%
• Standing: 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms, telephone, audio recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger dexterity
• Color vision
• Acuity - far and near
• Depth perception
• Use of latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, electrical shock, electromagnetic energy, high-pitched noises, gaseous risks

Patient Population

Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles and assessing patient data to meet individual needs across all age groups, including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bon Secours is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, prescription coverage, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

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