Care & Safety Companion – Dignified Patient Support

OSF HealthCare; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of assigned patients to maintain their safety. The role includes light patient care tasks such as repositioning, ambulation assistance, bathing, feeding, and daily living activities, documenting in the patient record, and communicating with the care team to ensure high-quality care.

Candidates should have CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and basic

Qualifications

• CPR - BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the care team.
• Solid computer skills, including basic Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of patients to maintain safety.
• Perform light patient care tasks (repositioning, ambulation assistance, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living).
• Document relevant information in the patient record and communicate with the care team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of assigned patients to maintain their safety. The role includes light patient care tasks such as repositioning, ambulation assistance, bathing, feeding, and daily living activities, documenting in the patient record, and communicating with the care team to ensure high-quality care.

Candidates should have CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and basic