Behavioral Health Care Aide — Patient Care & Support

Los Angeles Community Hospitals; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospitals in Bellflower, CA is seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist nursing staff in caring for behavioral and emotionally disturbed patients. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, maintaining a safe unit, stocking supplies, and performing routine clerical tasks.

Essential tasks require BLS certification, basic medical terminology understanding, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Demonstrated prior patient care experience, in-service training or formal training.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification required on start date.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for LA City Employees only.

Responsibilities

• REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs and documents activities.
• PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists with hygiene, ADLs, privacy, infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists licensed nurse with specimen collection, turning, positioning, and transport.
• COMMUNICATION: Demonstrates caring behaviors and appropriate independent judgment.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Reading and writing English

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AHA Basic Life Support

CA CNA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Los Angeles Community Hospitals in Bellflower, CA is seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist nursing staff in caring for behavioral and emotionally disturbed patients. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and elimination, maintaining a safe unit, stocking supplies, and performing routine clerical tasks.

Essential tasks require BLS certification, basic medical terminology understanding, and strong English communication.