Patient Care Companion, Float Pool, PT0.6 Nights

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Companion in the Float Pool at Advocate Aurora Health is a part-time role focused on providing essential support and care to patients during their stay. This position involves ensuring patient safety, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining effective communication with healthcare team members. The role requires a compassionate individual who can work in a fast-paced environment and is committed to patient-focused care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good communication skills and courteous interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and use patient handling equipment when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining awareness of safety hazards and observing the patient.
• Follows established policies and procedures for precautions, including suicide, seizure, falls, and elopement.
• Accompanies assigned patients at all times, ensuring they are never left unattended.
• Provides general patient care duties as directed by the registered nurse, including personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assists patients with mobility and toileting needs, demonstrating awareness of skin breakdown risks.
• Maintains and provides special patient supplies and appliances as needed.
• Responds to call lights and communicates patient requests to the registered nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists with meeting the nutritional needs of patients, including meal setup and feeding assistance.
• Documents patient information and communicates observed changes in behavior to the registered nurse.
• Acts as a patient/family advocate, providing comfort and assistance as needed.

Benefits

• Part-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED