Part-Time Health Aide: Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

Georgia State Government is seeking a Health Aide (Part-Time) at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The position offers $20.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience and is hourly with no benefits.

Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. Shifts are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, with responsibilities including assisting with medications, taking vital signs, and ensuring safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Six months experience performing direct care activities.
• Basic nursing procedures or related training preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to document data.

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

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Medication support

Computer skills

Job description

Georgia State Government is seeking a Health Aide (Part-Time) at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. The position offers $20.00-$24.00 per hour based on experience and is hourly with no benefits.

Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. Shifts are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, with responsibilities including assisting with medications, taking vital signs, and ensuring safety at all times.