Patient Safety Attendant

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

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About The Position

Kootenai Health is hiring a patient-focused, compassionate Patient Safety Attendant to provide exceptional care. The role may suit people beginning a healthcare career, students seeking flexible schedules and healthcare exposure, people seeking additional part-time or on-call work, or retirees interested in supplemental income. The position offers the opportunity to work with supportive colleagues and management at an innovative healthcare organization.

The attendant observes patients continuously, supports a safe environment, and assists with ambulation and positioning under nursing oversight. The role requires effective communication and problem-solving, the ability to work efficiently under stress, confidentiality, reliable attendance, and competence in meeting the age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Kootenai Health serves patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest and describes itself as a highly esteemed healthcare organization. It notes recognition including Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations, including psychiatric and dementia populations, preferred.
• BLS required. Acceptable certification: current AHA Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver, or Kootenai Health BLS during General Orientation.
• MOAB certification during General Orientation.
• Safe patient handling, including ambulation and positioning of patients, during orientation.
• Must be able to move or traverse, with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height.
• Must be able to maintain a standing position.
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position.
• Exposure to needles, blood, and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations, including psychiatric and dementia populations.

Responsibilities

• Watch patients at all times and never leave a patient unattended without proper relief.
• Identify behaviors, events, or environmental factors that may predispose a patient to violent or destructive actions or increased agitation, and report signs of escalation to the patient’s nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment in the patient’s room by removing dangerous items and screening items brought by visitors.
• Assist with patient ambulation and positioning under nursing oversight.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Perform efficiently and effectively under stress.
• Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals within the field’s standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Meet age-specific needs of the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%.
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts with deals in over 25 categories.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED