Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Full Time, Nights

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

The Mental Health Worker aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to the care of behavioral impaired or emotionally disturbed patients. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Description

The Mental Health Worker aids professional and technical nursing personnel primarily by accomplishing a variety of duties and procedures which are directly related to the care of behavioral impaired or emotionally disturbed patients. Primary duties include taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, ensuring the safety of the patient, and maintaining a clean and safe unit environment. Assists with stocking unit supplies, operating hospital equipment as directed, performing routine clerical tasks, and assisting with other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with patient care activities as directed by licensed nurse, including specimen collection/transport, turning & positioning, and patient transportation.
• 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.

Qualifications

Southern Cali Hospital Van Nuys

Required 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
• De-escalation certification upon start date; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA
• SAMA Certification upon hire

Pay Rate

Min - $20.22 | Max - $26.66

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Salary: $20.22 - $26.66 per hour