What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Companion (Non-Exempt) position at Mercy?
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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Primary Responsibilities:- Obtains appropriate handoff communication from the care team responsible for the assigned patient to include information regarding the patients identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers, as well as any special consideration (dietary considerations, bed alarms, fall risk, ambulation status etc.).- Positions self in patient room to maintain constant visual observation of the patient, only leaving as directed by care team.- Observant of the patients activity and behavior and communicates on a regular basis to the responsible care team in a diplomatic and professional manner.- Maintains patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.- Notifies care team of any safety events, ex. behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.- Maintains current knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements- Observes universal precautions consistently.- Performs other duties as assigned by the responsible RN, LPN, charge nurse, and/or nurse manager.Safety/Risk Management: - Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.- Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.- Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies, Suicide Precautions
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPCT certification or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
- Other: Working conditions, mental and physical requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time remaining alert without distractions from personal business or other personal diversions. Occasional standing and walking.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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