Health Aide 2 HCS021

State-of-Georgi; Tennessee; On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Health Aide 2 at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta in Decatur, GA. The role involves basic patient care, assisting with daily living skills, and monitoring vital signs.

Shifts include day and night hours, with opportunities to gain experience in a hospital setting. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related experience; background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of related experience.
• Background check is required at state and national levels.
• Six months experience performing direct care activities.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Answers clients call signals.
• Assists with medications, treatments, vital signs, and specimen collection as directed.
• 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 clients to treatment units using wheelchair or stretcher.
• Receives ongoing training to gain full proficiency.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

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 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.