Mental Health Worker — Direct Patient Care & Support

Dignity Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join a multidisciplinary treatment team and support the patient's therapeutic plan. You will observe and document patient information, report to the Staff Registered Nurse, and assist with physical care and emergencies.

Required: 1 year of Mental Health Worker experience, CA CNA/EMT certifications, CPR/BLS. Preferred AA or equivalent education. This is an on-site, full-time position at a 343-bed hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Mental Health Worker experience with psychiatric patients in inpatient, residential, or outpatient settings.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in California (CA).
• Emergency Medical Technician certification in California (CA) and CPR/BLS.
• Education equivalent to an Associate of Arts or higher.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, records, and reports vitals and treatment results to licensed nursing personnel promptly.
• Promptly answers patients' requests and follows up on care assignments for continuity.
• Performs direct patient care and adapts techniques to individual patient needs.
• Keeps patient rooms, clothing, and belongings clean and organized.
• Maintains supplies safely and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Mental Health Worker experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant: CA

Emergency Medical Technician: CA

Basic Life Support - CPR

Associate Of Arts or equivalent education

Job description

Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join a multidisciplinary treatment team and support the patient's therapeutic plan. You will observe and document patient information, report to the Staff Registered Nurse, and assist with physical care and emergencies.

Required: 1 year of Mental Health Worker experience, CA CNA/EMT certifications, CPR/BLS. Preferred AA or equivalent education. This is an on-site, full-time position at a 343-bed hospital.