Health Aide 3 (FST Lead) - Milledgeville

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Job Title:  

Health Aide 3 (FST Lead) - Milledgeville

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003201

Shift:

Compensation Details:

$44,117.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Health Aide 3 (FST Lead)

Workplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, GA

Shifts include:

• 1st shift - 7am-3:30pm
• 2nd shift - 3pm-11:30pm
• 3rd shift - 11pm-7:30am (this shift is currently filled)

  

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
 

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as a job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.  May supervise and/or direct the work of others.  Answer client’s call signals.
• Conducts activities for recreation and socialization.  Ensures safety and security of clients. 
• Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity.  Prepare clients for treatment or examination. 
• Transport and/or accompanies client to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.  Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance to prevent bed sores.

The following are a list 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.  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a related field; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 2 (HCS021) or position equivalent.

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.