Care Companion - Part Time - New Care Innovation Unit - SMC Job at Bon Secours
Southside Regional Medical Center is your community health care provider, a 300-bed facility located on a 50-acre campus with nearly 400 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Bon Secours – Southside Medical Center serves the communities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee and Chester and the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry and Southern Chesterfield.
Southside Medical Center is excited to launch a one-of-a-kind nursing unit, the Innovation Lab. This unit will focus on executing the latest technology, creative care delivery, futuristic workflow and education, and unprecedented flexibility. The primary goal will be the modernization of workflow and care delivery models through the piloting and development of advanced healthcare technology. As a part of the Innovation team, we will collectively focus on associate wellbeing, resiliency, and work life balance. Come join our team as we foster a new and innovative work environment in a smaller personalized unit with lower patient ratios.
Nightshift opportunities available!!
Flexible schedule!
Do you have the qualities mentioned below? If so, you may be interested in our NEW Innovation Lab at SMC.
Committed to change the ability to continuously initiate and respond to change in ways that create advantage, minimize safety risk, and sustain performance
Ability to learn from failure learn from your mistakes and use your newfound experience as motivation for your future efforts.
Tenacity or steadfastness continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Willingness to go against the status quo- proposes a new idea that may be worth exploring and asks if there might be a better way. Sees solutions where others see problems
Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Care Companion – Southside Medical Center
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:
- Acts as liaison between patient and nurse by monitoring and recording patients daily activities; report any drastic changes to a nurse or physician
- Perform nursing procedures such as administering medications, changing bandage dressing, or checking temperatures
- Ensure patients are comfortable in bed; adjust bed settings and/or reposition/turn patient as needed
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit
- Assist patient with any daily exercises, physical therapy, or mobilization efforts patient has been prescribed
- Other duties as assigned
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 environment
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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