Patient Safety & Comfort Care Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Galesburg, IL is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation and basic patient care to ensure patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living such as repositioning, ambulation, bathing and feeding, and documenting information in the patient record for the care team.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, CPR-BLS certification within 90 days, strong communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed (repositioning, ambulation, bathing, feeding).
• Document relevant information in the patient record and communicate with the care team.
• Support department needs and contribute to patient comfort.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

OSF HealthCare in Galesburg, IL is seeking a Safety Companion to provide continuous observation and basic patient care to ensure patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living such as repositioning, ambulation, bathing and feeding, and documenting information in the patient record for the care team.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, CPR-BLS certification within 90 days, strong communication skills, and the ability to work