Behavioral Care Assistant
About The Position
The Behavioral Care Assistant provides basic direct and indirect patient care that is age-specific and developmentally appropriate, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The position supports patients with personal care, mobility, safety, routine procedures, meals, and admission, transfer, and discharge processes. The role is full-time on the night shift, with three twelve-hour shifts per week; weekends and holidays may be required based on operational needs. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. The organization states its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, with core values of compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.
Requirements
- Complete a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course within ninety days.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Be able to read, write legibly, and communicate in English with professional quality.
- Be able to use the computer, printer, and software programs necessary for the position.
- Be able to operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position.
- Be able to perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
- Be able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow directions and policies; accept direction; and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
- Be able to perform basic math functions, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, collaborate with an RN to problem solve, recall information accurately, pay close attention to detail, and function within scope of practice.
- Meet the position's sensory abilities: distinguish colors; hear general conversation and workplace sounds; see sufficiently to read computer screens, medical records, and work-related documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals.
- At least six months of nursing assistant experience.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital and/or acute psychiatric setting.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Assist patients with hygiene and dressing; change linens; position and transfer patients between bed, chair, and commode; assist with toileting; and ensure patient privacy and modesty.
- Perform designated procedures, including urine and stool specimen collection, ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output.
- Promote patient safety by recognizing and reporting behavioral changes, completing assigned safety rounds accurately, and performing routine environmental safety checks.
- Follow guidelines for patients on one-to-one precautions.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, and orient patients to the environment.
- Prepare patients for meals and snacks and assist with feeding as needed.
- Perform duties within scope of practice and in accordance with policies, procedures, and techniques; seek information and clarification when necessary.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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