Behavioral Care Assist-Behavioral Health

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

13h • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Behavioral Care Assistant (BCA)–Behavioral Health provides basic direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists patients with hygiene, dressing, meals, feeding, positioning, transfers, and other routine care; performs designated procedures such as ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output; and supports patient safety through observation, safety rounds, environmental checks, and adherence to one-to-one precaution guidelines. The BCA also assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, orients patients to the environment, and performs duties within the scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures. This is a part-time, night-shift position requiring two twelve-hour shifts per week. Staff in a recovery program must have at least two years of sobriety; Management must have at least five years.

Requirements

• Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course within ninety days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• 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.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Outlook, and the organization's electronic medical record.
• Ability to perform basic non-licensed patient care activities, follow instructions, communicate positively and professionally, collaborate, accept direction, and use good judgment.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, work independently with minimal supervision, 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 necessary for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing computer screens and written documents, and discerning temperature variations through touch.
• Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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

• Provide basic direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, linen changes, positioning, transfers, toileting, and maintaining privacy and modesty.
• Perform designated procedures, including ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output.
• Support patient safety, recognize and report behavioral changes, complete assigned safety rounds accurately, and conduct 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.
• Work within scope of practice and applicable policies, procedures, and techniques; seek information or 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