Behavioral Care Assistant

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

5h • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Behavioral Care Assistant provides basic direct and indirect, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists patients with hygiene and dressing, linen changes, positioning and transfers, and preserves patient privacy and modesty. The assistant performs designated procedures such as urine and stool specimen collection, ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output. The position supports patient safety by recognizing and reporting behavioral changes, completing assigned safety rounds, conducting routine environmental safety checks, and following guidelines for patients on one-to-one precautions.

The Behavioral Care Assistant helps with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; orients patients to the environment; prepares patients for meals and snacks; and assists with feeding as needed. Duties must remain within the scope of practice and follow applicable policies, procedures, and techniques. The assistant seeks information or clarification when needed and performs other duties as assigned.

The position is full-time, working a night shift consisting of three twelve-hour shifts per week. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution; candidates must understand and embrace its mission, purpose, and identity. The organization states its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and its core values are 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 speak and communicate effectively in English, in person, in writing, and by telephone.
• Be able to use the computer, printer, and software programs necessary for the position.
• Be able to operate and troubleshoot required patient care equipment.
• 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, 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.
• Have sensory abilities sufficient to distinguish colors, hear conversation and workplace sounds, read computer screens and records, and discern temperature variances through touch.
• Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

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 needs; change linens; position and transfer patients; and ensure privacy and modesty.
• Perform designated procedures, including urine and stool specimen collection, ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output.
• Support 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed