Pediatric Safety & Care Companion

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Companion to monitor safety, assist with general patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, and support nutrition-related tasks. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and respectful treatment across age groups.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, and compassionate interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and weekends/holidays if needed.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic reading skills.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Basic reading skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Companion to monitor safety, assist with general patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, and support nutrition-related tasks. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and respectful treatment across age groups.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, and compassionate interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and weekends/holidays if needed.