What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comfort Care Associate position at Catholic Health?
Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.
Job Details
Qualifications:
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program preferred.
- BLS (Basic Life Support Certification)
Responsibilities:
- Deliver compassionate, one-on-one patient observation and support to promote safety, comfort, and quality care under RN supervision.
- Enhance the patient experience by assisting with mobility, transfers, transportation, comfort measures, and daily care needs.
- Partner with the interdisciplinary care team by communicating patient needs, recognizing changes in condition, and supporting individualized care plans.
- Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and efficient care environment through patient experience rounds, unit support, and additional responsibilities as needed.
Schedule Commitment
- Flexible per diem schedule with a minimum commitment of two shifts every two weeks, with weekend and holiday rotations included.
- 12 hour shift availability strongly preferred.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.