Compassionate Patient Care Companion

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

PTO and family leave

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Care Companion to provide basic health care and support to patients under RN guidance. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

You will collaborate with nursing staff, ensure safe patient care, and deliver courteous service to patients and families. BLS certification is preferred at hire, with training available, and prior healthcare exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a healthcare environment (preferred, not required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care including personal hygiene, feeding and mobility.
• Create a safe environment and monitor patients’ health.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Participate in hand-off reports upon arrival and departure.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive in changing environment

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Care Companion to provide basic health care and support to patients under RN guidance. The role includes sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

You will collaborate with nursing staff, ensure safe patient care, and deliver courteous service to patients and families. BLS certification is preferred at hire, with training available, and prior healthcare exposure is a plus.