CRU Patient Care Companion Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Description

0.9 night shift CRU Patient Care Companion position at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. The role involves ensuring patient safety, providing direct patient care, assisting with nutritional needs, maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively, contributing to care plans, and maintaining unit operations.

Job Responsibility

Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient
Never leaves assigned patient unattended
Follows established policies and procedures for precautions, i.e., suicide, seizure, falls, elopement, restraining, provides restraint alternatives when appropriate
Follows established policies and procedures for emergency plans and codes
Accompanies assigned patient at all times
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
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Communicates with patients, families, and other health professionals in a positive and respectful manner
Supports patient/family teaching by working with all members of the health care team
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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Current CPR
Good communication skills
Courteous and professional interpersonal skills
Highly compassionate
Basic reading skills
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)
Ability to work designated shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to transport objects from one location to another

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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