Job Summary
The Behavioral Care Assistant plays a vital role in offering direct patient care tailored to various age groups under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This position entails supporting patients with personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and feeding. The assistant is key in ensuring patient safety, tracking any changes in behavior, and conducting essential clinical tasks such as monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care focused on hygiene, mobility, and nutritional support.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients through consistent monitoring.
- Observe and report any changes in patient behavior to the supervising nurse.
- Conduct routine clinical procedures, including taking vital signs and collecting specimens.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a hospital or acute psychiatric environment is essential.
- MAB (Managing Assaultive Behavior) certification must be obtained within ninety days of employment.
- A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are highly preferred or required.
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.
