Southern California Hospitals
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$20 - $27 / HOUR
The Mental Health Worker assists nursing personnel by monitoring patient vital signs, providing emotional support, and ensuring a safe, clean environment. They also assist patients with activities of daily living and maintain compliance with infection control and HIPAA standards.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior patient care experience or training. Required certifications include AHA Basic Life Support and the ability to obtain de-escalation and SAMA certifications.
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.
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.
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 hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification required Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
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