Health Aide

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Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: SALARY RANGE - $20.00 - $24.00 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE - THIS IS AN HOURLY, PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS

Location:

Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Shifts:

7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Job Description:

Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.

• Answers clients call signals
• Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse
• Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients
• Conducts activities for recreation and socialization
• Ensures safety and security of clients
• Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves
• Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity
• Prepares clients for treatment or examination
• Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
• Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.

Six months experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and/or training for persons with physical, mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities. Experience working in the correctional system/recent military service may be helpful. Proficient in computer skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.