Evenings & Mid Mental Health Worker — Patient Care & Support

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals seeks a Mental Health Worker to assist nursing staff with care of behavioral and emotionally disturbed patients. Responsibilities include vital signs, hygiene support, safety, and unit cleanliness, plus stocking and basic clerical tasks.

The role requires high school completion, prior patient care exposure, and English proficiency. AHA BLS and LA Fire Safety Card are required or pursued upon start; CNA CA certification is a preferred qualification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Prior patient care experience, in-service training or formal training required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Customer service skills critical for interacting with patients and families.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification upon start date.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) optional if applicable.

Responsibilities

• REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION OF CARE: Accurately measures and records patient weights and vital signs.
• PATIENT COMFORT AND PRIVACY: Assists with hygiene, elimination, ADLs, and maintains privacy and infection control.
• COLLABORATION FOR PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse.
• COMMUNICATION: Demonstrates independent judgement and proactive, caring behavior.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Reading and writing English

Basic medical terminology

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support

Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (LA)

CA CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Southern California Hospitals seeks a Mental Health Worker to assist nursing staff with care of behavioral and emotionally disturbed patients. Responsibilities include vital signs, hygiene support, safety, and unit cleanliness, plus stocking and basic clerical tasks.

The role requires high school completion, prior patient care exposure, and English proficiency. AHA BLS and LA Fire Safety Card are required or pursued upon start; CNA CA certification is a preferred qualification.