Care Companion - SCHS Nursing Students

Care Companion Position

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. Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position :

The Care Companion provides supportive patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provides support to the patient including, but not limited to, care and comfort, personal care and hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
• Creates a safe environment for patients.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patients family, visitors, and all employees.
• Participates in hand-off / report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

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.

Licensing / Certification :

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Education : None

Work Experience :

Recent experience in a healthcare environment, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Training : None

Language : None

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)

Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions

Ability to work in a team

Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities

Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Create and maintain safety environment

Advocacy and foreseeing safety issues

Working Conditions :

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements :

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 67-100%

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%

Stoop / Kneel 34-66%

Crawling 1-33%

Climbing 1-33%

Balance 34-66%

Bending 67-100%

Sitting 34-66%

Walking 67-100%

Standing 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards :

Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms / telephone / audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm / hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Use of latex products

Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust / fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population :

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, youre part of a mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer :

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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.