Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health Lorain Hospital is seeking a Care Companion to assist patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will help with basic care, clean rooms, monitor vital signs and support feeding and grooming as part of a compassionate, patient‑focused team.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safe environment, and clear communication with nurses. BLS certification is preferred; healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred upon hire, must obtain before direct patient care
• Recent experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required

Responsabilités

• Provides care and comfort to patients, personal care and hygiene, toileting, and mobility
• Creates a safe environment for patients and reports changes or concerns to the nurse
• Delivers high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff
• Participates in hand-offs with pertinent information at arrival and departure
• Supports sanitation and cleaning of patients' rooms and monitors health and vital signs

Connaissances

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Description du poste

Mercy Health Lorain Hospital is seeking a Care Companion to assist patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will help with basic care, clean rooms, monitor vital signs and support feeding and grooming as part of a compassionate, patient‑focused team.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safe environment, and clear communication with nurses. BLS certification is preferred; healthcare experience is a plus.