Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

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

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support nursing staff in caring for behavioral health patients. You will take and record vital signs, assist with hygiene and elimination, help maintain a safe, clean unit, and support routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities include measuring weights and vitals, documenting changes, assisting with ADLs, respecting privacy, and helping with patient transport and turning under the direction of licensed nurses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Prior patient care experience or formal training.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• De-escalation certification at start; SAMA Certification on recertification.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Responsibilities

• Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs; reports changes and documents actions.
• Assists patient with hygiene, elimination, routine skin care and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with privacy and respect.
• Assists with patient care activities under licensed nurse direction, including specimen collection/transport, turning/positioning, and patient transportation.
• Demonstrates independent judgement and proactive, thoughtful actions in work activities.

Skills

AHA Basic Life Support

Reading and writing in English

Customer service

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support nursing staff in caring for behavioral health patients. You will take and record vital signs, assist with hygiene and elimination, help maintain a safe, clean unit, and support routine clerical tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities include measuring weights and vitals, documenting changes, assisting with ADLs, respecting privacy, and helping with patient transport and turning under the direction of licensed nurses.