Hourly Health Aide

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is hiring an Hourly Health Aide for Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. This part-time, hourly role supports direct patient care and daily living skills development, with shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Salary ranges from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience. Candidates must pass state and national background checks; prior direct care experience and basic

Qualifications

• 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.

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 experience

Basic nursing procedures

Job description

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

Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.

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

Requirements & Preferences:

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.

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