Patient Care Companion: Gentle Support & Comfort

Mercy Home Health; Paducah (KY); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

403(b) employer contributions

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health seeks a Care Companion at Lourdes Hospital to provide basic health care and support under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities to ensure patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have recent healthcare experience and strong communication skills. BLS certification is preferred. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for associates.

Qualifikationen

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred; must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care.
• Recent experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with staff, patients and families.

Aufgaben

• Provide basic health care and support to patients under nurse supervision.
• Sanitize and clean patients' rooms; monitor patients' health and vital signs.
• Assist patients with basic needs such as feeding and grooming; ensure patient comfort and safety.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Proactive

Ausbildung

BLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Mercy Health seeks a Care Companion at Lourdes Hospital to provide basic health care and support under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities to ensure patient comfort.

Ideal candidates have recent healthcare experience and strong communication skills. BLS certification is preferred. Mercy Health offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for associates.