Pediatric Care Companion: Safe, Compassionate Support

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a Patient Care Companion to support safety and assist with basic patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.

You will monitor for safety hazards, help meet nutritional needs, document patient needs and outcomes, and uphold standards of care in line with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and strong communication and compassionate patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good communication skills. Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• Basic reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient.
• Provides general patient care duties that are specific to the patient(s) served as directed by the registered nurse.
• Performs tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Performs tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Contributes to the patient plan of care through the documentation of communication of patient needs and outcomes to the health care provider as appropriate.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Reading skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL, seeks a Patient Care Companion to support safety and assist with basic patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.

You will monitor for safety hazards, help meet nutritional needs, document patient needs and outcomes, and uphold standards of care in line with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and strong communication and compassionate patient-centered approach.