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<div>Job ID REQ20174998 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned
Essential Duties:<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req 1 year in a health care setting</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
<div>Job ID REQ20174998 Posted Date 05/09/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 4 Fl HemOnc BMT - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC

<div>The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned
 
 
Essential Duties:
<ul><li>Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
</li><li>Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
</li><li>Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs
</li><li>Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
</li><li>Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
</li><li>Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
</li><li>Maintain patient confidentiality
</li><li>Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Req High school or equivalent
</li><li>Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
</li><li>Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
</li><li>Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
</li><li>Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).
</li></ul>The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40 When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. 
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
<ul><li>Notice of Non-discrimination
</li><li>Employment Equity
</li><li>Read USC&rsquo;s Clery Act Annual Security Report
</li><li>USC is a smoke-free environment
</li>Digital Accessibility 
<li>
</li></ul>If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$146181.htmld</div>

Patient Care Assistant - Recovery Room PACU - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned
Essential Duties:
<ul><li>Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
</li><li>Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
</li><li>Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs
</li><li>Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
</li><li>Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
</li><li>Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
</li><li>Maintain patient confidentiality
</li><li>Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Req High school or equivalent
</li><li>Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
</li></ul><ul><li>Req 1 year in a health care setting
</li></ul>Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications: 
 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
</li><li>Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
</li><li>Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
</li></ul>The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. 
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
<ul><li>Notice of Non-discrimination
</li><li>Employment Equity
</li><li>Read USC&rsquo;s Clery Act Annual Security Report
</li><li>USC is a smoke-free environment
</li>Digital Accessibility 
<li>
</li></ul>If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$146257.htmld</div>

<div>Job ID REQ20172792 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned
Essential Duties<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00&ndash; $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
<div>Job ID REQ20172792 Posted Date 03/10/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 6 EW MedSurg Stepdown - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>Job ID REQ20172779 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned
Essential Duties<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00&ndash; $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
<div>Job ID REQ20172779 Posted Date 03/10/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 2 EW Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

HIGHLAND PARK SKILLED NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTRE

<div>POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the therapy department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist. Completes documentation according to established procedures. Is involved in support duties as assigned. Contributes to professional development of self and others. Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.

Provides patient treatment, which meets patient needs in accordance with the plan of care, and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to:

Providing comprehensive, appropriate patient treatment in accordance with patient&rsquo;s individual treatment plan as stipulated by supervising OTR.

Providing clear instruction to patients and families.

Communicating with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

Instructing patients&rsquo; families or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.

Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.

Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Recording treatment charges accurately and ensuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.</li>
<li>Writing clear and effective progress notes.</li>
</ul>
Assists with maintenance of patient charges and administrative support. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Completing charges accurately on Productivity and Activities Log daily.</li>
<li>Assisting therapists with scheduling patient services.</li>
</ul>
Consistently demonstrates facility&rsquo;s interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Actively participating in patient care conferences.</li>
<li>Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.</li>
<li>Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.</li>
<li>Working with facility to teach documentation practices, which assist the therapy team.</li>
<li>Communicating effectively with discharge planners.</li>
<li>Integrating input from patient and family into treatment sessions.</li>
</ul>
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Utilizing continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.</li>
<li>Interacting with peers at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.</li>
<li>Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences and facility in-services.</li>
<li>Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.</li>
<li>Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.</li>
</ul>
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Consistently demonstrating positive core values in interactions with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient&rsquo;s care, and the general public.</li>
<li>Consistently demonstrating professional standards.</li>
<li>Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.</li>
<li>Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.</li>
</ul>
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.</li>
<li>Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.</li>
<li>Maintaining equipment in safe working order.</li>
<li>Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.</li>
<li>Using universal safety precautions.</li>
<li>Wearing appropriate safety equipment.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Occupational Therapy treatment techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of medical terminology.</li>
<li>Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.</li>
<li>Must have good written and verbal communication skills.</li>
</ul>
Education

Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapist Assistant program. Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OTA program.

Experience
<ul>
<li>Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred</li>
<li>Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and or general rehabilitation is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:

For Direct Patient Care:
<ul>
<li>Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.</li>
<li>Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.</li>
<li>Must be able to perform CPR, if required.</li>
<li>Must be proficient with the use of hands for repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulations.</li>
<li>Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with Occupational Therapy patients.</li>
<li>Certified Occupational Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time walking/standing.</li>
</ul>
For Support Activities:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may spend approximately 10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.

License/Certification/Registration:
<ul>
<li>Current Certification Process/State Licensure as required.</li>
<li>Current CPR certification.</li></ul></div>

Occupational Therapy Assistant

JWCH Institute

<div>Position Purpose:
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide behavioral health services for our underserved patient populations providing crisis intervention, brief and longer-term counseling, some case management, triage &amp; linkages to social services, housing linkages and other services to assist in providing comprehensive services to ensure better health and educational outcomes.
This position requires on-site work at one or more of sixteen JWCH&rsquo;s Primary Care Clinics in Southern California. It may involve limited Tele-Psych for patients not in the clinic.
The LCSW is responsible for complying with all JWCH and BBS behavioral health standards, including staff productivity and patient satisfaction expectations. This position may also involve providing supervision to Associate Social Workers (ASWs) seeking licensure, for LCSWs who have been licensed for at least two years and have completed the required BBS supervision course. LCSWs may also be eligible for tuition repayment programs.
Principal Responsibilities:<div><ul><li>
Work as part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients&rsquo; clinical treatment goals and behavioral health needs are addressed. This includes participation in case conferences, chronic disease management meetings, staff consultations, and individual meetings to support quality of care.</li><li>
Conduct functional and strength-based assessments, including comprehensive clinical evaluations and diagnoses related to mental health, substance use, trauma, and psychosocial needs.</li><li>
Develop coordinated, integrated care plans that incorporate medical and psychosocial services to address patients&rsquo; social, emotional, and practical needs.</li><li>
Provide in-person and, on occasion, remote psychotherapy (via HIPAA-compliant platforms), counseling, medical case management, and psychoeducation. Services may include individual, family, and group modalities using evidence-based interventions to support coping skills, distress tolerance, stress management, mindfulness, and improved functioning.</li><li>
Utilize both short-term and longer-term interventions, as clinically appropriate and consistent with funding requirements, to address trauma, mental health symptoms, psychosocial functioning, and substance use reduction.</li><li>
Ensure that all interventions are client-centered, strength-based, and aligned with a comprehensive treatment plan developed following a thorough biopsychosocial assessment.</li><li>
Consult with primary care providers to support integrated care, enhance understanding of patient needs, and assist in the implementation of coordinated treatment plans.</li><li>
Collaborate with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Case Management staff to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and help reduce barriers to services.</li><li>
Participate in weekly case conferences to assist in problem solving related to patients and to ensure that professional guidance and high-quality case management services are provided.</li><li>
Participate in community meetings pertaining to the needs of JWCH patients.</li><li>
Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings that are held weekly in the clinics.</li><li>
Be available as assigned to provide after-hours emergency psychiatric assistance.</li><li>
Provide phone consultation as needed.</li><li>
Rotate coverage as Officer of The Day (OOD) taking crisis calls from JWCH patients in the community or located at other clinics and programs.</li><li>
Complete all charting as required by JWCH, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation. Encounters must be closed by the end of each shift without exception. If supervising ASW&rsquo;s those encounters should be closed within 5 days from the date of the encounter.</li><li>
Assist with provider education for integrated behavioral and primary care services</li><li>
Participate in behavioral health quality assurance/improvement activities to maintain and strengthen standards of care, in accordance with the organization CQI Plan</li><li>
If supervising ASW&rsquo;s comply with all BBS requirements and ensure that ASW&rsquo;s encounters are closed in a timely manner.</li><li>
Maintains assigned patient panel and meets productivity expectations. After six (6) months of employment, clinicians are expected to average approximately 7.0 encounters per 8-hour shift/day. To account for patient no-show rates, scheduling approximately 10&ndash;12 patients per day may be required to meet productivity standards.</li><li>
Adhere to all organizational safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.</li><li>
Participate in required safety and compliance trainings and apply learned practices in daily work activities.</li><li>
Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards in the workplace.</li><li>
Use equipment, tools, abs supplies safely and responsibly in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.</li><li>
Maintain awareness of infection control, occupational health, and emergency preparedness procedures appropriate to the role.</li><li>
Participate in JWCH&rsquo;s customer service training called AIDET on an annual basis.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Demonstrate an understanding of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) to apply in patient encounters or team discussions.</li><li>
Utilize the AIDET communication framework to communicate with patients and team members in a manner that reduces patient anxiety, increases patient compliance, and improves clinical outcomes.</li></ul><div>
 26. Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.</div></div><div></div> 
Requirements:<ul><li><div>
Master&rsquo;s degree in social work, social welfare, psychology from an accredited college or university.</div></li><li><div>
LCSW with current California BBS license.</div></li><li><div>
Strong desire and documented experience working with low-income underserved patients.</div></li><li><div>
Experience /knowledge in human, social, and/or behavioral health services, especially low-income underserved individuals</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma informed care, person centered care and behavioral and medical conditions impacting this population</div></li><li><div>
Knowledgeable of evidence-based treatments (DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing)</div></li><li><div>
Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of mental health emergency procedures such as 5150, CPS reporting, APS reporting, and Tarasoff reporting.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with substance abuse disorders, preferred</div></li><li><div>
Evidence of valid California Driver&rsquo;s License and current Auto Insurance.</div></li><li><div>
Must be able to use EMR (NextGen) proficiently.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working in a medical setting preferred/ Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability needed
</div></li><li>All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.</li></ul>
Employee Benefits:
At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you&rsquo;ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision</li><li>
Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.</li><li>
Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.</li><li>
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.</li><li>
401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.</li><li>
Mileage reimbursement.</li><li>
Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).</li><li>
Life insurance policy &amp; AD&amp;D, and more!</li></ul>
Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.
JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.</div>

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