Patient Safety & Care Support Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of patients to maintain safety and assist with daily living activities. The role includes documenting patient information and communicating with the care team to ensure seamless, high-quality care.

The position is hourly and located in a hospital setting, with required CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficient use of

Qualifications

• CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed, such as repositioning, ambulation, bathing, feeding.
• Document relevant information in the patient record.
• Communicate effectively with the care team to promote high-quality care.

Skills

CPR-BLS Certification

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical & problem-solving

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of patients to maintain safety and assist with daily living activities. The role includes documenting patient information and communicating with the care team to ensure seamless, high-quality care.

The position is hourly and located in a hospital setting, with required CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficient use of