Become a Patient Companion

Patient companions help prevent falls and provide friendship to patients determined to be at risk of falling or who need special assistance. The companion is expected to promote a safe environment while respecting the patient. The patient companion will watch the patient, calm the patient, provide diversional activities and call for help as needed. The companion might be asked to rock an infant or provide diversion to a child in the absence of parents at the bedside.

Our patient companions work in several departments throughout OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, including the Family Care Center, Transitional Care Unit, Ortho-Neuro, Comprehensive Care Center, and the Emergency Department.

Patient companion hours vary between an on-call and a regular schedule. There are weekday, evening and weekend hours available. Patient companions can work a maximum of four hours each shift.

Get Involved

If you are interested in becoming a patient companion, please contact Bobbi Hynes at (309) 665-4728 and RSVP for a mandatory training session. Prior to attending the training session, you must download our volunteer application and print off and mail to:

Bobbi Hynes
Volunteer Services
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
2200 E. Washington Street
Bloomington, Illinois 61701