Health Aide - Columbus

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

Job summary

Georgia State Government, West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, is seeking a Health Aide to provide basic patient care and assist patients in developing daily living skills. May take vital signs as part of routine care.

Employment requires a High School diploma or GED and six months of related experience; a background check is required by state law. The department notes a health system-wide pre-employment process, including screenings and vaccinations where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 6 months related experience.
• One year experience at Health Aide 1 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist patients/clients to develop daily living skills.
• May take vital signs as part of routine care.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

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 - Columbus

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001752

Number of Openings: 0

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $36,608.00 - $40,144.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Health Aide - Columbus

Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary: Under general supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. 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.

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.

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.