Health Aide II: Compassionate Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks Health Aide 2 at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta in Decatur, GA. This role supports patient care, assists with medications and procedures, and helps with daily living activities.

Shifts include day and night hours; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and related experience. Proficiency with computers is required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of related experience.
• One (1) year of experience at Health Aide 1 or equivalent.

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

Proficient in computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Six months of related field experience

One year of Health Aide 1 experience or equivalent

Job description

The State of Georgia's Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks Health Aide 2 at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta in Decatur, GA. This role supports patient care, assists with medications and procedures, and helps with daily living activities.

Shifts include day and night hours; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and related experience. Proficiency with computers is required; background checks apply.