Patient Safety & Comfort Aide

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of patients to maintain safety and support comfort. The role includes light tasks such as repositioning, ambulation, bathing and feeding to assist with daily living activities.

You will document pertinent information in patient records and communicate with the care team to ensure high-quality care. This is an hourly position based in Illinois, with pay between $17.66 and $19.63 per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• CPR - BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High School Diploma or GED; 1 year in a service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient observation to maintain safety.
• Assist with ADLs: repositioning, ambulation, bathing, feeding.
• Document care and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

CPR - BLS certification

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of patients to maintain safety and support comfort. The role includes light tasks such as repositioning, ambulation, bathing and feeding to assist with daily living activities.

You will document pertinent information in patient records and communicate with the care team to ensure high-quality care. This is an hourly position based in Illinois, with pay between $17.66 and $19.63 per hour, dependent on experience.