Patient Safety & Comfort Care Aide

OSF HealthCare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of assigned patients, ensuring safety and comfort. You will perform light care tasks such as repositioning, ambulation assistance, bathing and feeding, while documenting in the patient record.

Effective communication with the care team is essential to promote seamless, high‑quality care. The role requires CPR-BLS within 90 days, strong interpersonal skills, and solid computer skills with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• CPR - BLS certification within 90 days of onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients to ensure safety.
• Assist with light patient care tasks (repositioning, ambulation, bathing, feeding).
• Document relevant information in the patient record.
• Communicate effectively with the care team to support high‑quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation of assigned patients, ensuring safety and comfort. You will perform light care tasks such as repositioning, ambulation assistance, bathing and feeding, while documenting in the patient record.

Effective communication with the care team is essential to promote seamless, high‑quality care. The role requires CPR-BLS within 90 days, strong interpersonal skills, and solid computer skills with Microsoft Office.