Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant

Youth Psychiatric Care Attendant

29004

Position Summary:

Responsible for observing, communicating and interacting with confused, violent, suicidal, or behaviorally challenging patients with the intent to maintain safety and prevent injury. Assist nursing with basic patient care functions. Notify nursing, via the designated method of communication, so that immediate interventions may be implemented when needed

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 is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

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. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment



• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it



• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings



• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials



• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
  


• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more



• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses



• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

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