Behavioral Care Assist-Behavioral Health

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Behavioral Care Assistant (BCA) – Behavioral Health provides basic direct and indirect patient care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role supports patients with personal care, safety, routine procedures, meals, and transitions into, within, and out of the care setting. The position is part time, with two twelve-hour night shifts per week.

Staff in a recovery program must have at least two years of sobriety; management staff in such a program must have at least five years. The BCA performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course within ninety days is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required.
• Demonstrated competency in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of the scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality; Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and software necessary for the position, such as Word, Outlook, and the organization's electronic medical record.
• Ability to perform basic non-licensed patient care activities; understand and follow instructions; communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; collaborate and accept direction; and enforce policies assertively and consistently.
• Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure, think critically, exercise good judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math, compose written material, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem solve, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Sensory abilities required for patient care and the workplace, including distinguishing colors, smells, and sounds; hearing general conversation in person and by telephone; seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents; and discerning temperature differences through touch.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Six months of nursing assistant experience in a hospital, emergency room, and/or acute psychiatric setting.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene and dressing; change linens; position and transfer patients, including to and from chairs and commodes and for toileting, while ensuring privacy and modesty.
• Perform designated procedures such as ambulation, taking vital signs, and recording intake and output.
• Promote patient safety by recognizing and reporting behavioral changes, completing assigned safety rounds accurately, and conducting 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed