Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain, OH seeks a Care Companion to support patients under RN guidance. Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and serving as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, high-quality service, and collaboration with the care team. BLS certification preferred; prior healthcare experience encouraged. We offer benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic health care and patient support under RN guidance.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Recent healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and comfort, personal care, hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
• Creates a safe environment for patients.
• Liaises between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients and families.
• Participates in hand-off reporting of pertinent information.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain, OH seeks a Care Companion to support patients under RN guidance. Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding and grooming, and serving as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, high-quality service, and collaboration with the care team. BLS certification preferred; prior healthcare experience encouraged. We offer benefits and growth opportunities.