Patient Safety Companion

Carle Health

. Ensure patient safety by providing a safe environment .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient safety protocols, crisis prevention, and direct patient observation while ensuring confidentiality and effective communication with healthcare teams.

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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient Safety Protocol ImplementationDirect Patient ObservationCoordination of Care

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Hard Skills

Patient Safety ProtocolsObservation SkillsDocumentation SkillsCrisis ManagementPatient Care Assistance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationEmpathyConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

H.S. Diploma/GEDCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingBasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyElopement RiskSuicide RiskSelf-Harm PotentialFall RiskAggression RiskHealthcare Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure patient safety by providing a safe environment
Directly observe identified patients throughout the assigned shift
Provide activities for patient entertainment and treatment purposes
Remove potentially dangerous items from patient rooms and surroundings
Implement patient safety protocols
Assist patients with routine activities, meal selection, tray setup, and phone calls
Notify nursing staff regarding clinical activities and changes in patient behavior
Coordinate care with hospital personnel, Lead RN or assigned RN, Security, and other staff
Report intake and output and patient behavior observations to the assigned RN
Document safety protocol implementation and proof of observation on flow sheets
Ensure safety protocols are used according to policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to directly observe identified patient(s) at all times during assigned shift
Ability to implement patient safety protocols for elopement risk, suicide risk, self-harm potential, fall risk, and aggression risk
Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Ability to coordinate care with hospital personnel and consult with nursing staff, security, and other staff
Position is As Needed (PRN)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer