Bedside Safety & Comfort Advocate

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Wide range of additional benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in McHenry, IL, is seeking a Safety Companion to ensure patient safety and provide support during care. This role involves staying with assigned patients, offering calming conversations during moments of agitation, and reporting any hazards found. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare, with comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient's agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in McHenry, IL, is seeking a Safety Companion to ensure patient safety and provide support during care. This role involves staying with assigned patients, offering calming conversations during moments of agitation, and reporting any hazards found. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare, with comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.