Health Aide 2 HCS021

Georgia Department of Revenue; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA, seeks a Health Aide to provide basic patient care and assist with daily living skills. Position requires six months of related experience and proficiency in basic nursing procedures and computer skills.

Shifts run 7:00 AM–7:30 PM and 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. A national/state background check is required for employment. Salary ranges from $36,608 to $40,144 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Answers clients call signals
• Assists in administration of medications and treatments; takes vital signs; may draw blood or collect fluids.
• 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 activities

Basic nursing procedures

Computer skills

Military service

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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Job Title:

Health Aide 2 HCS021

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002154

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 Description:

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

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 examinationProvides 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.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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.

Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta -

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 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.