Job Summary
The Behavioral Care Assistant plays a vital role in delivering direct patient care tailored to various age groups under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position involves assistance with personal hygiene, facilitating mobility, and ensuring safety for patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with hygiene and daily living activities.
- Support mobility needs of patients.
- Monitor the safety of patients, especially those under specific precautions.
- Carry out assigned clinical tasks and document patient status accurately.
Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Completion of a Managing Assaultive Behavior (MAB) course must be achieved within ninety days of hire.
- Preferred candidates will have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital or acute psychiatric environment is advantageous.
Loma Linda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
