Patient Safety & Comfort Aide

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous, attentive observation of assigned patients and promote safety across care teams. This role may perform light patient care tasks and requires CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.

The position is hourly, with pay expected at $18.10–$20.12 per hour, and actual compensation determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. Responsibilities focus on patient comfort and accurate documentation in medical records.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPR - BLS (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 assigned patients to maintain safety.
• Perform light patient care tasks such as repositioning, ambulation assistance, bathing, feeding.
• Document relevant information in the patient record and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous, attentive observation of assigned patients and promote safety across care teams. This role may perform light patient care tasks and requires CPR-BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.

The position is hourly, with pay expected at $18.10–$20.12 per hour, and actual compensation determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. Responsibilities focus on patient comfort and accurate documentation in medical records.