Health Aide, Treatment Mall-GRHS, Savannah

Georgia; Savannah (GA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Health Aide for Treatment Mall-GRHS in Savannah. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, vital signs, and documenting in EMR.

You will help with treatments, transport, and activities, while supporting a safe, respectful environment for clients. Preferred candidates have at least one year of direct care experience with mental health or related populations, and must meet vaccination and

Qualifications

• One year of direct care experience with mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally delayed individuals.
• Licenses and vaccinations may be required.
• Ability to document data in patient records.

Responsabilités

• Provide basic patient care and develop daily living skills.
• Take vital signs and document in EMR.
• Ensure safety and security of clients.
• Provide training to individuals in various areas.
• Transport individuals to appointments and activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Contribute to a safe, clean environment.
• Participate in crisis de-escalation and interdisciplinary teams.

Connaissances

Direct care

Mental health care

Description du poste

Health Aide, Treatment Mall-GRHS, Savannah# Team Georgia Careers## Health Aide, Treatment Mall-GRHS, SavannahApply: Savannah: Full time: Posted Today: JR0000003922Explore 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, Treatment Mall-GRHS, Savannah**Agency:**Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000003922**Shift:**Any (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$44,117.00**Job Description:**Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. Completes required documentation in patient and unit records. Takes vital signs as needed and document accordingly in the Electronic Medical Record. Ensures safety and security of clients. Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity. Prepares clients for treatments or examinations. **May assist with bathing or activities of daily living.****Job Description**• Provides training to individuals in a variety of areas depending upon the individual’s needs. • Completes required documentation in the individual’s and unit records. • Observes and maintains an awareness of individuals’ behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their security and safety. • Transports/accompanies individuals to appointments and activities in various locations and off campus visits. • Participates in providing for a safe, secure, clean and attractive environment for individuals, visitors, and staff. • Provides assistance to other staff when admitting and orienting new individuals to units. • Conducts activities for recreation and socialization • Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed • Assist with identifying individuals in medication line • Assist with lab draws and the collecting of bodily fluid specimens • Conducts environment rounds • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team • Participates in crisis de-escalation • Serves on hospital-wide committees • Group facilitation**Preferred Skills/Qualifications:** Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:One year experience and/or education providing direct care services to mental health and/or substance abuse and/or developmentally delayed individuals in a hospital, nursing home, or group home setting.**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.**