Health Aide PRN

Georgia Department of Revenue; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Health Aide (Part-Time) at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The role provides direct client care in a fast-paced facility with a focus on safety and compassionate support.

The position offers hourly pay of $20.00–$24.00 based on experience and does not include employment benefits. Shifts run 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Six months experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and/or training for persons with physical, mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Answers clients' call signals.
• Assists in administering medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood as directed.
• Bathes, grooms, shaves 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.
• Receives additional training to gain full proficiency in all areas.

Skills

Direct care

Nursing procedures

Computer skills

Job description

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Job Title

Health Aide PRN

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002581

Number of Openings

0

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

SALARY RANGE - $20.00 - $24.00 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE – THIS IS AN HOURLY, PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Aid/Part-Time at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA.

Salary Range - $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience – This is an hourly, part-time position with no benefits.

Shifts

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

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, shaves 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.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.

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.

Preference

Six months experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and/or training for persons with physical, mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities. Experience working in the correctional system/recent military service may be helpful. Proficient in computer skills.

Minimum Qualifications

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.