Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Full Time, Nights
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBellflower Bike Path, Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California, 90706, United States
About the Role
The Mental Health Worker serves as a vital support to professional and technical nursing personnel, playing a key role in the care of behavioral impaired or emotionally disturbed patients. This position is designed to ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment where patients can receive the attention they need. The role blends direct patient care with essential unit operations, requiring a balance of compassion, vigilance, and practical skill.
In this role, you will be the eyes and hands of the nursing team. Your day involves taking and recording vital signs, assisting patients with hygiene and elimination, and ensuring their safety at all times. Beyond direct care, you will maintain a clean unit environment, stock supplies, operate hospital equipment as directed, and handle routine clerical tasks. You will also provide emotional support and encouragement to behavioral patients, listening to their needs while maintaining strict adherence to infection control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
Hiring Process
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent and demonstrate prior patient care experience, in-service training, or formal training. AHA Basic Life Support certification is required, along with an understanding of basic medical terminology. Applicants must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and demonstrate strong customer service skills. Upon starting the job, Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification is required. For Los Angeles City Employees, a Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card is also mandatory.
Culture and Commitment
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable state and local laws, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. We value diversity and encourage applicants with bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families, as well as those with Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA.
Physical Environment
This role requires a high level of physical activity. Incumbents must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, which include constant standing, walking, and reaching. The position frequently involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull weights ranging from 10 lbs to over 50 lbs. Constant communication, hearing, and visual acuity are essential for safety and patient interaction.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Bellflower Bike Path, Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California, 90706, United States
Bellflower, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMeasure and record patient weights and vital signs
- check_circleAssist patients with hygiene, elimination, and Activities of Daily Living
- check_circleMaintain a clean and safe unit environment following infection control procedures
- check_circleProvide emotional support and encouragement to behavioral patients
- check_circleMonitor patient condition and report changes to nursing staff
- check_circleSecure and inventory patient belongings
- check_circleAssist with specimen collection, patient turning, and transportation
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or Equivalent
- verifiedDemonstrated prior patient care experience, in-service training or formal training
- verifiedAHA Basic Life Support
- verifiedUnderstanding of basic medical terminology
- verifiedMust be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- verifiedManagement of Assaultive Behavior Certification upon start date
- verifiedHospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
- verifiedBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
- verifiedCertification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA
Nice to Have
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families. Certification as a Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of CA.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support, Medical Terminology, English, Management Of Assaultive Behavior Certification, Hospital Fire And Life Safety Card, Bilingual, Nurse Assistant, Cna, Infection Control, Hipaa Compliance.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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In this Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Full Time, Nights at Los Angeles Community Hospital role, you will measure and record patient weights and vital signs; assist patients with hygiene, elimination, and activities of daily living; maintain a clean and safe unit environment following infection control procedures; and provide emotional support and encouragement to behavioral patients.
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Los Angeles Community Hospital is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 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; and Management of Assaultive Behavior Certification upon start date.
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Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Full Time, Nights at Los Angeles Community Hospital is based in Bellflower Bike Path, Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California, 90706, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Full Time, Nights at Los Angeles Community Hospital include Basic Life Support; Medical Terminology; English; Management Of Assaultive Behavior Certification; Hospital Fire And Life Safety Card; Bilingual; Nurse Assistant; and Cna.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Full Time, Nights at Los Angeles Community Hospital is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Los Angeles Community Hospital
Los Angeles Community Hospital operates a network of facilities within the Hospitals and Health Care industry, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The organization includes locations in Los Angeles, Norwalk, and a behavioral health hospital in Bellflower, serving communities across East Los Angeles and the broader Los Angeles area. The system prioritizes patient-centered care, delivering comprehensive medical services through a collaborative team approach designed to foster healing environments and compassionate hospitality.
The hospital network has earned national recognition for clinical excellence, specifically in patient safety and pulmonary care. Healthgrades has identified the facilities as performing within the top five percent of the nation for Patient Safety Excellence and Pulmonary Care Excellence between 2019 and 2022. These achievements underscore a commitment to maintaining high standards of care close to home for local residents.
The organization supports healthcare professionals dedicated to providing safe and accessible medical services in the region. Opportunities for nurses and other staff members are available through the official career portals for the Los Angeles, Norwalk, and Bellflower locations. The network operates under a unified mission to ensure quality outcomes for every patient it serves.
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