Behavioral Care Assistant

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

5h • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Behavioral Care Assistant 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 assists with hygiene, dressing, linens, positioning, transfers, toileting, and maintaining patient privacy and modesty. It also performs designated procedures such as collecting urine and stool specimens, ambulating patients, taking vital signs, and recording intake and output.

The assistant 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 role assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, orients patients to their environment, prepares patients for meals and snacks, and provides feeding assistance when needed. Duties are performed within the scope of practice and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and techniques; the assistant seeks information or clarification when necessary and performs other duties as needed.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with five eight-hour shifts per week. Loma Linda University Health is a faith- and values-based Christian institution whose mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Requirements

• Complete a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course within 90 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 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; 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, and attend closely to detail.
• Be able to function within scope of practice.
• Have the sensory abilities described for the role: distinguish colors; hear general conversation and workplace sounds; see sufficiently to read screens, records, and documents; and discern temperature differences 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 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 patient care under the direct supervision of an RN, appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Assist patients with hygiene and dressing, change linens, position and transfer patients, 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.
• Support 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