Behavioral Care Assistant

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

5h • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Behavioral Care Assistant provides basic direct and indirect patient care that is age-specific and developmentally appropriate under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role supports patients with hygiene, dressing, linen changes, positioning, transfers, toileting, privacy, meals, and feeding as needed. The assistant performs designated procedures such as collecting urine and stool specimens, assisting with ambulation, and recording vital signs and intake and output.

The position supports patient safety by recognizing and reporting behavioral changes, completing assigned safety rounds, checking the environment for safety, and following guidelines for patients on one-to-one precautions. The assistant also helps with admissions, transfers, and discharges and orients patients to their environment. Duties must remain within the scope of practice and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and techniques; the assistant seeks clarification when needed and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with three twelve-hour shifts per week in the adult and senior inpatient psychiatric setting. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution, and candidates must understand and embrace its mission, purpose, and identity. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 communicate in English with professional quality, including in person, in writing, and by telephone.
• Be able to use a 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 pay close attention to detail.
• Be able to distinguish colors, hear general conversation and workplace sounds, see computer screens and written materials needed for the position, 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 and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
• 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 assistance, vital signs, and intake and output tasks.
• 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