Health Aide 2

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a Health Aide for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, in Decatur, GA. Salary range $36,608–$40,144 based on experience.

Shifts: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM and 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Responsibilities include assisting with medications and treatments, taking vital signs, bathing and grooming clients, conducting activities for recreation and socialization, ensuring safety and security, and supporting daily living

Qualifications

• Six months of direct care experience required.
• Background check at national and state level required.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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, shave 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

Skills

Direct care experience

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Health Aide 2

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002513

Number of Openings

0

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

SALARY RANGE - $36,608.00 - $40,144.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Aide at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary Range - $36,608.00 - $40,144.00 based on experience Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Responsibilities

• 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, shave 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

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Employment Requirements

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

Six months experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and/or training for persons with physical/mental health and substance abuse disabilities and/or recent military service in a related field. Proficient in computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience in a related field; one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 1 (HCS020) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.