Health Aide - Redbud, J-Wing - Gracewood - East Central Regional Hospital

State of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Health Aide for Gracewood's East Central Regional Hospital. The role involves learning to provide basic patient care and assisting patients with daily living skills in a supervised setting.

You will may take vital signs and participate in activities that support patient well-being. This is a state employment position with structured benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to learn basic patient care and daily living skills.
• May be required to take vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to provide basic patient care under direct supervision.
• Work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.
• May take vital signs as part of routine care.

Skills

Basic patient care

Education

High school diploma or 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 - Redbud, J-Wing - Gracewood - East Central Regional HospitalAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005654Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$36,308.00 - $40,144.00Job Description:Under direct supervision, learns to provide 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 RequirementsTo 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 is a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTuberculosis (TB) EvaluationAnnual 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 or GED.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.