Patient Safety Attendant
Southcoast Health System$16.27–$26.28/hrNew Bedford, MAPart timeAdded todayStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $16.27–$26.28 an hour. Open patient sitter jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $21.12 an hour, the middle half $19.91–$22.93, across 23 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient sitters employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $18.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Southcoast Health System here: Massachusetts Nurses Association at New Bedford, MA (700 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2024). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford reported 67 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,956,179 hours worked: 2.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
We are searching for a talented Patient Safety Attendant
Hours: 24 flex 32hrs
Shift: Day shift with every other weekend and holiday rotation; 7:00am - 3:30pm
Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Under supervision of individually assigned Manager, Patient Care Services or Designee, perform various duties in providing rounds and observation of assigned patients who may be at risk for suicide or high risk to injury of themselves or others.
Qualifications
- Equal to completion of four years of high school or equivalent.
- Additional secondary healthcare training including mental health training is preferred.
- Proficient computer skills including medical based programs are preferred.
- Previous similar patient care experience is preferred.
- Education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of experience is required.
- CPR certification required within six months.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
- Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $16.27 - USD $26.28 /Hr.
Rotation Schedule Requirement
Every other weekend. Holiday rotation
From Southcoast Health System's job posting, checked 10 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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