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Care Companion - Float PoolMercy • Saint Louis, California, United States
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Care Companion - Float Pool

Mercy
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    Saint Louis, California, United States
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    Saint Louis, California, United States
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About

Find your calling at Mercy!Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Care Companion plays a vital role in supporting patient care and ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. This position requires continuous observation, compassionate assistance with daily needs, and clear communication with the care team.Position Details:
💙 Care Companion
  • Pay Rate: $15/hour
📅 Scheduling
  • Minimum of 12 hours per month
  • Flexible self-scheduling 🗓️
  • Shift options: 4, 8, or 12 hours ⏱️
  • Rotating weekends and holidays required
🎓 Orientation
  • On-site: Mondays, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    or self-paced e-learning 💻
  • Additional 4-hour in-person orientation after start date

🌟 Key Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with daily needs such as transporting, ambulating, toileting, and meal ordering
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment
  • Provide continuous visual observation of assigned patient(s)
  • Communicate patient behavior, needs, and safety concerns to the care team
  • Support infection prevention and safety standards
  • Follow direction from nursing staff in care-related activities

✅ Primary Duties

  • Receive and understand patient handoff information (care needs, diagnosis, fall risk, communication barriers, etc.)
  • Remain in the patient room to ensure constant observation (leave only as directed)
  • Monitor and promptly report behavioral or condition changes
  • Maintain a safe and orderly patient environment
  • Escalate safety concerns immediately (e.g., behavioral changes, aggressive actions)
  • Follow regulatory standards and facility policies
  • Practice universal precautions consistently
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned by RN, LPN, or leadership
🔐 Safety & Risk Management
  • Follow policies related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights
  • Demonstrate strong infection prevention practices
  • Support safety measures such as:
    • Fall prevention
    • Restraint monitoring
    • Patient identification
    • Suicide precautions
  • Promote a culture of safety and accountability
⚙️ Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while remaining alert and attentive 🪑
  • Must maintain focus without distractions from personal activities

📵 Important: Cell phone use is not permitted during shifts to ensure full attention to patient safety and care.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

  • Saint Louis, California, United States

Languages

  • English
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