Health Aide (Part-Time), Forensics I, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital

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Job Title:  

Health Aide (Part-Time), Forensics I, Augusta Campus, East Central Regional Hospital

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006042

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$20.00 - $22.00 PER HOUR

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, learns to provide basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.

• 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.
• 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 client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
• Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Provides subprofessional occupational and/or physical therapy services to physically and/or developmentally disabled patients. 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
  
  

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.

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.