Mental Health Care Aide - Patient Support & Safety

Southern California Hospitals; Culver City (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support nursing staff in caring for behavioral or emotionally disturbed patients. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and daily living activities, and maintaining a safe, clean unit environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, prior patient care experience, AHA BLS, medical terminology knowledge, English proficiency, and customer service skills.

Formación

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• 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.]
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Conocimientos

Patient care

English communication

Reading & writing

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AHA Basic Life Support

Nurse Assistant CA Certification

Descripción del empleo

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support nursing staff in caring for behavioral or emotionally disturbed patients. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and daily living activities, and maintaining a safe, clean unit environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, prior patient care experience, AHA BLS, medical terminology knowledge, English proficiency, and customer service skills.