Patient Safety Attendant

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave 4 Weeks

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Louisville is seeking a part-time healthcare assistant to support nursing staff with patient transport, equipment delivery, and daily operations. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and compassionate patient–family interactions in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1+ year of healthcare experience preferred. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory, and the position offers day shifts in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ clinical experience preferred.
• 1+ experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient transport, delivery of equipment and supplies, and support functions during shifts.
• Respond to calls, help during patient interventions, and ensure patient safety.
• Document patient status and activities clearly and accurately during the shift.
• Support patient-family interactions and maintain professionalism and teamwork within the unit.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Schedule: Part time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 100 HEALTH PARK DR City: LOUISVILLE State: Colorado Postal Code: 80027

Job Description

• Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors when not providing direct patient observation.
• Intervenes to prevent patient self-harm or harm to others and seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents.
• Demonstrates knowledtient rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Creates clear and accurate documentation of patient status and activities during shift.
• Promotes positive patient interactions and advocates for patients and family-centered care in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, ensuring clear understanding among patients, physicians, and colleagues.
• Participates as an active member of the healthcare team, promoting teamwork and maintaining professionalism.
• Serves as a resource to department staff, students, and volunteers, contributing to quality patient care and assisting in the orientation of new staff.
• Maintains a direct line of sight with the patient at all times, including during family or visitor presence.
• Ensures patient safety and accompanies patient during transportation, testing, and procedures away from the patient's normal environment.
• Establishes a safe patient environment by utilizing fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, self-harm prevention, and performing regular room assessments.
• Monitors and reports any changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition promptly while maintaining direct observation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience

• 1+ clinical experience, with physician office or other healthcare related environment [Preferred]
• 1+ of experience in a healthcare setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$19.00 - $28.50

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.