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- Educational Assistance
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Care Companion - Paducah, United States - Mercy Health
Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthMercy 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.
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.
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:
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Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Department:
Nursing Float Pool - Lourdes
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.
