Mercy Health·Batavia, Ohio
The Care Companion provides basic healthcare support, including monitoring vital signs and assisting patients with feeding, grooming, and mobility. They also maintain a safe environment by sanitizing patient rooms and acting as a liaison between patients and nursing staff.
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Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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 – Site Float Pool –
Clermont
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.
Nurse Float Pool - Clermont It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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.
No formal education is required, though Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is preferred or must be obtained. Recent experience in a healthcare environment is preferred but not required.
Market context
In Ohio, care companion float pool roles are often needed to help cover changing patient-care needs across units, so openings can move quickly when staffing gaps appear. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with recent healthcare experience and BLS certification, even when no formal education is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then apply with any relevant patient-support or hospital experience and note whether you already have BLS or can obtain it.