Health Aide Lead - Columbus

Health Aide Lead

• Columbus State of Georgia
• Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of
• DBHDD
• 3.

6 Columbus, GA Job Details 4 days ago Qualifications Medication administration Patient monitoring Behavior intervention Patient safety Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Collecting samples for laboratory testing Team management Organizational skills 1 year Patient treatment Patient transport Patient personal care assistance Bathing assistance Entry level Patient observation

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Requisition ID:

HEA0

ALF Number of Openings:

4

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

May 29, 2026

Description:

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. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. May supervise and/or direct the work of others. 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. Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans. 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. Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher 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.