Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant Job at Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is currently hiring a compassionate, caring, and attentive
Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant to join our Behavioral Health team.
If you have a passion for making a positive impact by observing, communicating, and interacting with our community’s youth population, then the Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant position at
Kootenai Health is for you!
Experience in behavioral health, long term care, or working with high-risk individuals preferred, but not required. On the job training provided !
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees, part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Benefit eligible employees have $10,100/year or $841.67/month in Kootenai Health Choice Dollars to spend on benefits that work best for you. With your MyChoice Benefit plans, most full time employees do not pay any amount for employee only medical, dental and vision coverage.
457 retirement plan with company match dollars beginning with your first employee contribution
13% and 9% differentials added to base wage for hours worked during qualifying weekend and night shifts.
A tuition assistance program! If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it!
Convenient near campus daycare!
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program!
Employee reward, recognition, and retention programs
Professional development and leadership training opportunities!
And much more!
Responsibilities:
Watches patients at all times, never leaves the patient unattended without proper relief
Identifies behaviors, events, or environmental factors that may predispose a patient to violent/destructive actions or increased agitation.
Reports signs of escalation to the patient’s nurse.
Maintains a safe environment for the patient in their room, removes dangerous items and screens items brought by visitors
Assists in the behavioral management of the psychiatric patient through providing redirection and positive feedback to the patient.
Implements behavior plans designed by the treatment team under nursing direction.
Documents data regarding behavioral targets as directed.
Verbally intervenes to calm or de-escalate patients.
Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel patients.
Assists with hygiene needs
Escorts patient to other parts of the hospital for tests
Notifies nursing staff in real time of changing or unusual conditions or behaviors.
Assists with maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment on the unit
Basic understanding of youth psychiatric disorders and behavioral modification
Assists with patient ambulation and positioning of patients under nursing oversight
Maintains patient information confidentiality
Effectively solves problems and resolves conflicts
Effectively communicates with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians, and other hospital personnel
Performs efficiently and effectively under stress
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience working with vulnerable patient populations including psychiatric and dementia populations preferred.
BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
MOAB Certification during General Orientation and yearly refresher
Verbal De-escalation class during General Orientation
Boundaries Training through Kootenai Health
Mental Health First Aid for Youth
Youth Behavioral Management class during unit orientation
Safe patient handling to include ambulation and positioning of patients during orientation
Working Conditions:
Must be able to move or traverse with/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, etc.
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. Providing a comprehensive range of medical services, our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.
Magnet Designated since 2006 – This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai was the first hospital in the Inland Northwest to receive this designation and the second in Idaho.
Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – in 2014 Kootenai Health became the 30th member, a national network of like-minded organizations that share a commitment to better serving patients and their families. Kootenai Health is the first health care organization in the Pacific Northwest to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and, like all network members, will remain a locally-owned and independent health care provider.
Most Wired / Wireless Hospital, Hospital & Health Networks – Kootenai is consistently named one of the 100 Most Wired hospitals in the country. In this same survey, Kootenai also earned a spot on the list of Top 25 Most Wireless hospitals.
Three Time Great Workplace Award – Kootenai Health has been recognized as one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world!
Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!
Please reach out with any questions to: Julie Pickup, jpickup@kh.org or feel free to call me at 208-625-4136. Apply today - www.kh.org/careers
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Schedule: Full Time,Nights
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Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant to join our Behavioral Health team.
If you have a passion for making a positive impact by observing, communicating, and interacting with our community’s youth population, then the Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant position at
Kootenai Health is for you!
Experience in behavioral health, long term care, or working with high-risk individuals preferred, but not required. On the job training provided !
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees, part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Benefit eligible employees have $10,100/year or $841.67/month in Kootenai Health Choice Dollars to spend on benefits that work best for you. With your MyChoice Benefit plans, most full time employees do not pay any amount for employee only medical, dental and vision coverage.
457 retirement plan with company match dollars beginning with your first employee contribution
13% and 9% differentials added to base wage for hours worked during qualifying weekend and night shifts.
A tuition assistance program! If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it!
Convenient near campus daycare!
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program!
Employee reward, recognition, and retention programs
Professional development and leadership training opportunities!
And much more!
Responsibilities:
Watches patients at all times, never leaves the patient unattended without proper relief
Identifies behaviors, events, or environmental factors that may predispose a patient to violent/destructive actions or increased agitation.
Reports signs of escalation to the patient’s nurse.
Maintains a safe environment for the patient in their room, removes dangerous items and screens items brought by visitors
Assists in the behavioral management of the psychiatric patient through providing redirection and positive feedback to the patient.
Implements behavior plans designed by the treatment team under nursing direction.
Documents data regarding behavioral targets as directed.
Verbally intervenes to calm or de-escalate patients.
Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel patients.
Assists with hygiene needs
Escorts patient to other parts of the hospital for tests
Notifies nursing staff in real time of changing or unusual conditions or behaviors.
Assists with maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment on the unit
Basic understanding of youth psychiatric disorders and behavioral modification
Assists with patient ambulation and positioning of patients under nursing oversight
Maintains patient information confidentiality
Effectively solves problems and resolves conflicts
Effectively communicates with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians, and other hospital personnel
Performs efficiently and effectively under stress
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience working with vulnerable patient populations including psychiatric and dementia populations preferred.
BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
MOAB Certification during General Orientation and yearly refresher
Verbal De-escalation class during General Orientation
Boundaries Training through Kootenai Health
Mental Health First Aid for Youth
Youth Behavioral Management class during unit orientation
Safe patient handling to include ambulation and positioning of patients during orientation
Working Conditions:
Must be able to move or traverse with/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, etc.
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. Providing a comprehensive range of medical services, our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.
Magnet Designated since 2006 – This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence. Kootenai was the first hospital in the Inland Northwest to receive this designation and the second in Idaho.
Member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – in 2014 Kootenai Health became the 30th member, a national network of like-minded organizations that share a commitment to better serving patients and their families. Kootenai Health is the first health care organization in the Pacific Northwest to be selected as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and, like all network members, will remain a locally-owned and independent health care provider.
Most Wired / Wireless Hospital, Hospital & Health Networks – Kootenai is consistently named one of the 100 Most Wired hospitals in the country. In this same survey, Kootenai also earned a spot on the list of Top 25 Most Wireless hospitals.
Three Time Great Workplace Award – Kootenai Health has been recognized as one of the most engaged and productive workforces in the world!
Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!
Please reach out with any questions to: Julie Pickup, jpickup@kh.org or feel free to call me at 208-625-4136. Apply today - www.kh.org/careers
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Schedule: Full Time,Nights
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.