Constant Companion

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); Addison (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Constant Companion to support the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes direct observation, supervision of patients, and flexibility within the Patient Care Team.

Training and compassion are essential to contribute to high-quality care. The position highlights the importance of safety, teamwork, and patient-centered service within a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School equivalent.
• Prior experience working with patients/clients or student in health related field preferable.
• BCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide supervision and direct observation of patients.
• Participate in patient care as part of the care team.

Skills

Patience

Caring demeanor

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Constant Companion assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focused on individual supervision and providing direct observation of a patient. The Constant Companion must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a Patient Care Team as a caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change. Functioning under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager.

Job Description:

Education/Experience:

1. High School equivalent
2. Prior experience working with patients/clients or student in
3. health related field preferable.

Certification/License:

BCLS Preferred

Pay Range:
$18.00 - $24.23

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled