Behavioral Care Assistant

Loma Linda•Redlands, CA

10h•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Care Assistant provides basic direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Assists patients with hygiene and dressing needs; changes linens; positions and transfers patients, e.g., in and out of bed, chair, commode, toileting; ensures privacy and modesty of patients. Performs designated procedures, e.g., urine and stool specimen collection, ambulation, vital signs, intake and output. Provides for patient safety: recognizes and reports behavioral changes, accurately completes safety rounds as assigned, performs routine checks for environmental safety. Follows guidelines for patients on one to one precautions. Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; orients patients to the environment. Prepares patients for meals and snacks; assists with feeding patients as needed. Performs duties within scope of practice and in accordance with policies, procedures, and techniques; seeks information and clarification when necessary. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course required within ninety days.
Able to read.
Able to write legibly.
Able to speak in English with professional quality.
Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
Able to operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position.
Able to perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following policies.
Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Able to accept direction.
Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
Able to follow directions.
Able to perform basic math functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to collaborate with RN to problem solve.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to function within scope of practice.
Able to distinguish colors.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
Basic life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
Completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals.
Minimum six months experience as a nursing assistant.
Minimum one year of experience in a hospital and/or acute psychiatric setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Provides basic direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Assists patients with hygiene and dressing needs; changes linens; positions and transfers patients.
Ensures privacy and modesty of patients.
Performs designated procedures, e.g., urine and stool specimen collection, ambulation, vital signs, intake and output.
Provides for patient safety: recognizes and reports behavioral changes, accurately completes safety rounds as assigned, performs routine checks for environmental safety.
Follows guidelines for patients on one to one precautions.
Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; orients patients to the environment.
Prepares patients for meals and snacks; assists with feeding patients as needed.
Performs duties within scope of practice and in accordance with policies, procedures, and techniques; seeks information and clarification when necessary.
Performs other duties as needed.