Hourly Health Aide

Georgia Department of Revenue; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks an Hourly Health Aide for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, Decatur, GA. This is a part-time role with no benefits and a night shift schedule.

Responsibilities include assisting with medications, vital signs, patient transport, and daily living activities; requires excellent observation and compassion. Background check is required by state law.

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.
• Experience working in the correctional system/recent military service may be helpful.
• Proficient in computer skills.

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.

Skills

Direct care

Basic nursing procedures

Computer skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Job Title

Hourly Health Aide

Job Requisition ID

JR0000001759

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Night (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 – 7:30 PM

7:00 PM – 7:30 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.

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.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.