Care Companion - Full Time Nights

Company: Mercy
Location: Joplin
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Care Companion/Patient SitterDepartment: Nursing Services - Mercy JoplinHours / Shift: Full-Time Nights, 36hr/week, 7pm-7am--- -Overview: -Under the direction of the RN or LPN, provides close observation of patients and assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment.--- -Job Duties:Observe patient activity/behavior and communicates with care team as needed.Notifies the care team of any safety events, ex. behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.Performs other duties as assigned by the RN, LPN, charge nurse, and/or nurse manager. -Qualifications: -Education: -High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC, or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy. -Experience: -None required.Minimum Physical Requirements -Ability to sit for long periods of time while remaining alert without distractions from personal business or other personal diversions.Occasional standing and walking. - -Key Mercy Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision available after day one. -Contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA. -Paid parental leave for new parents. -401k with employer match starting day one. -PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering. -Competitive salary. -Future career growth! -EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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