About the role#
This position is for Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing students. As a Care Companion, you provide supportive patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated health care professional. You work in accordance with Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and relevant regulations.
What you'll do#
- Provide support to patients, including assistance with personal care, hygiene, toileting, and mobility.
- Create and maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Act as a liaison between the patient and the nurse to report concerns or changes in condition.
- Deliver high-level customer service to patients, their families, visitors, and employees.
- Participate in hand-off reports to share pertinent information regarding patient and department needs.
What you'll need#
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills to interact with other healthcare team members.
- Knowledge of patient safety standards, infection prevention, and transmission-based precautions.
- Ability to understand and follow the directions of the healthcare team.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred.
- Recent experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, on-site role with rolling recruitment.
- Locations include Mechanicsville, Richmond, Midlothian, Kilmarnock, Emporia, and Petersburg, Virginia.
About Bon Secours
Bon Secours is a nonprofit health system based in Marriottsville, Maryland. It operates acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, and retirement communities across seven states on the East Coast. The organization employs over 24,000 caregivers. It manages a wide range of services including hospice, home care, and assisted living.
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