Night Shift: Compassionate Patient Care Companion

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a dedicated patient care companion to support nursing staff on the night shift. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR certification, and strong communication and compassionate patient interaction.

You will be responsible for patient safety, basic care tasks, and helping with meals while ensuring privacy and dignity. Responsibilities include continuous patient observation, adherence to safety protocols, and documentation, with weekend and

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• Highly compassionate.
• Basic reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety and observe hazards; monitor patients.
• Follow policies for precautions and emergency plans; accompany patients.
• Provide general patient care per RN directions (bed care, grooming, positioning).
• Assist with meals, trays, and hydration; monitor intake/output as directed.
• Document patient information and communicate changes to the RN.
• Act as patient/family advocate and support orientation to the environment.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain infection control practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Reading skills

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a dedicated patient care companion to support nursing staff on the night shift. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current CPR certification, and strong communication and compassionate patient interaction.

You will be responsible for patient safety, basic care tasks, and helping with meals while ensuring privacy and dignity. Responsibilities include continuous patient observation, adherence to safety protocols, and documentation, with weekend and