Compassionate Patient Safety & Care Assistant

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Safety Companion to provide continuous observation and assist with basic patient care tasks in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications include CPR-BLS within 90 days, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. High school diploma or GED is preferred with at least 1 year in a service setting; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• CPR - BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, attentive observation of patients to maintain safety.
• Perform light patient care tasks as needed, including repositioning and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Document relevant information in the patient record and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Safety Companion to provide continuous observation and assist with basic patient care tasks in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with the care team.

Qualifications include CPR-BLS within 90 days, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. High school diploma or GED is preferred with at least 1 year in a service setting; equal opportunity employer.