Health Care Worker (Part time) - Columbus

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Health Care Worker (Part time) in Columbus, GA at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital to provide health care assistance to clients. This hourly position is scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and may not include benefits.

Duties include assisting with medications and treatments, taking vital signs, observing patients, and aiding with daily activities while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Relevant health care experience preferred.
• Ability to follow physician or nurse instructions.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Answers clients' call signals
• Assists with medications and treatments; takes vital signs
• Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients
• Supports activities for recreation and socialization
• Ensures safety and security of clients
• Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves
• Observes and documents patient data and behavior
• Assists with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
• Provides basic therapy-related support services as indicated
• Transports clients when needed using wheelchair or stretcher
• Turns and re-positions bedridden clients to prevent bedsores

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Mobility assistance

Documentation

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 Care Worker (Part time) - ColumbusAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000004800Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$20.00 - $22.00 PER HOURS BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONJob Description:Job Title: Health Care Worker Part timeWorkplace: West Central Georgia Regional HospitalJob Summary: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.Job responsibilities:Answers clients' call signalsAssists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurseBathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clientsConducts activities for recreation and socializationEnsures safety and security of clientsFeeds clients who are unable to feed themselvesObserves and documents patient data, behavior and activityProvides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routinesProvides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bedProvides subprofessional occupational and/or physical therapy services to physically and/or developmentally disabled patientsTransports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcherTurns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsoreEmployment 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 are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTB 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: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.