Health Aide (Part-Time), Forensics I, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital

Georgia Department of Revenue; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Health Aide (Part-Time) for Forensics I at Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital. The role involves learning to provide basic patient care and helping clients develop daily living skills.

Under supervision, you will assist with medications, monitor vital signs, and support activities aimed at safety, recreation, and treatment readiness. Night shifts and hourly pay apply.

Qualifications

• Provides basic patient care under supervision.
• Assists with medications and treatments as directed.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of medications and treatments, take vital signs and/or draw blood or collect other bodily fluids as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Conduct activities for recreation and socialization to support client well-being.
• Observe and document patient data, behavior and activity; prepare clients for treatment or examination.
• Provide client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
• Support clients with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Provide subprofessional occupational and/or physical therapy services; transport clients to treatment units.
• Receive additional training to gain full proficiency in all areas.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical assistance

Mobility support

Record observations

Job description

Job Title:

Health Aide (Part-Time), Forensics I, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006042

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$20.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, learns to provide basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.

• 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.


• 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 client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.


• Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.


• Provides subprofessional occupational and/or physical therapy services to physically and/or developmentally disabled patients. 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 is hourly paid work performing health care assistance services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or are scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513). Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

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.