Patient Care Companion (PCC) - Float Pool - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Patient Care Companion (PCC) in a supportive float pool setting. You will be responsible for ensuring patient safety, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining effective communication with nursing staff. We're dedicated to improving healthcare quality and providing a fulfilling work experience with flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

Benefits

Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives

Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships

Flexible Schedule

Preceptor Pay

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Clear communication with healthcare team members.
• Understanding of patient safety standards.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous visual observation of patients for safety.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Document patient activity and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Compassionate Care

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Patient Care Companion (PCC) - Float Pool - St. Vincent Medical Center

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Join our team today!

• Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
• Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships
• Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
• Preceptor Pay
• Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend
  
  
  

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853.Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patient(s) to promote and maintain patient safety. Performs various duties to provide care and comfort for assigned patient(s). Recognizes and communicates pertinent patient information to nursing staff, coordinators, and supervisors to ensure prompt attention to and resolution of issues and concerns.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides continuous visual observation and surveillance of patient(s) on monitor or at bedside to promote and maintain patient safety.
• Verbally redirects patients either directly or over audio device, activating alarms as indicated.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and works with others as applicable to resolve issues and concerns.
• Documents patient activity, behaviors, and interventions per departmental policy.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, grooming, and transportation.
• Participates in hand off of pertinent information regarding assigned patient(s) upon arrival and when leaving.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse -
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
• Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times
  
  
  

Work Experience:

Preference for recent experience in healthcare or related field.

Required 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 (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)

Infection prevention and transmission based precautions

Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology

Team dynamics

Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. observations, intake/output, change in patient condition)

Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

Feeding, hydration, and nutrition

Bowel and bladder elimination

Ambulation and patient mobility

Use of clinical technology

Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities

Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Certifications:

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Hours:

• Shift: ALL
• Hours: 12 Hour Shifts
• Hours per pay period: VARIES
• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy
  
  
  

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.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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