Inpatient Mental Health Care Aide

Los Angeles Community Hospital; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospital 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 elimination, and help maintain a safe, clean unit.

Stock supplies, operate routine hospital equipment as directed, and perform clerical tasks. The role requires clear communication in English and a commitment to privacy and patient dignity.

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), in consideration of patient age, gender, culture and stated preferences, 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

BLS certification

Medical terminology

English communication

Customer service

Assaultive Behavior Cert

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

CNA certification (CA)

Job description

Los Angeles Community Hospital 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 elimination, and help maintain a safe, clean unit.

Stock supplies, operate routine hospital equipment as directed, and perform clerical tasks. The role requires clear communication in English and a commitment to privacy and patient dignity.