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, age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The BCA assists with hygiene, dressing, linens, positioning, transfers, ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output while protecting patient privacy and modesty. The role supports patient safety by recognizing and reporting behavioral changes, completing assigned safety rounds and environmental checks, and following guidelines for patients on one-to-one precautions.

The BCA assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; orients patients to the environment; prepares patients for meals and snacks; and provides feeding assistance as needed. Duties must remain within the scope of practice and follow applicable policies, procedures, and techniques. The BCA seeks clarification when needed and performs other duties as required. This is a full-time night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

• Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course within 90 days of employment.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and software necessary for the position, including Word, Outlook, and the organization's electronic medical record.
• Ability to perform basic non-licensed patient care activities, understand and follow instructions, communicate positively and professionally, enforce policies consistently, respond calmly and courteously under pressure, collaborate, accept direction, think critically, and use good judgment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math; compose written material; manage multiple assignments; organize and prioritize workload; solve problems; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish colors and smells as needed for patient care; hear general conversation in person and on the telephone and sounds associated with the workplace and patient care; see sufficiently to read computer screens and written records; and discern temperature variances through touch.
• If working in a recovery program, at least two years of sobriety is required for staff.

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 patient care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Assist patients with hygiene and dressing needs, change linens, and position and transfer patients, including to and from chairs and commodes and for toileting, while ensuring privacy and modesty.
• Perform designated procedures, including ambulation, vital signs, and intake and output.
• Promote patient safety by recognizing and reporting behavioral changes, completing assigned safety rounds, 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.

What This Job Offers

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