Care Companion - Tiffin and Willard Hospital

Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Tiffin
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Care Companion - Tiffin and Willard Hospital

Job Summary:

A Care Companion provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Care Companion is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients' rooms, monitoring patients' health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

Essential 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, patient's family, visitors and all employees.
* Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

Education:

* None

Licensure/Certification:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from the approved source prior to direct patient care)

Experience:

* Recent experience in a healthcare environment (preferred, not required)

Skills & Abilities:

* Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
* Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environmen

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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com

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