Behavioral Health Care Technician

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support nursing staff in caring for behavioral and emotionally disturbed patients. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene and mobility, and help maintain a safe, clean unit environment.

Responsibilities include documenting patient data, assisting with ADLs, and collaborating with licensed nurses to deliver compassionate care while adhering to HIPAA and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs.
• Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition, takes appropriate action and accurately documents all activities as required.
• Receives and accurately inventories and secures patient belongings as appropriate.
• PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care, comfort measures and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL), maintaining patient privacy and respect at all times.
• Listens and provides emotional support and encouragement for behavioral patients.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
• COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.
• COMMUNICATION: Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.

Skills

Patient care experience

AHA Basic Life Support

Medical terminology

English communication

Customer service

Assaultive Behavior Certification

Fire & Life Safety Card

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA certification (CA)

Job description

The Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support nursing staff in caring for behavioral and emotionally disturbed patients. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene and mobility, and help maintain a safe, clean unit environment.

Responsibilities include documenting patient data, assisting with ADLs, and collaborating with licensed nurses to deliver compassionate care while adhering to HIPAA and infection control protocols.