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State of Georgia
Health Aide 2
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$36,127 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Health Aide 2 State of Georgia
- 3.3 Decatur, GA Job Details Full-time $36,608
- $40,144 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Computer skills Full Job Description Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
Job Title:
Health Aide 2Job Requisition ID:
JR0000001751
Number of Openings:
1Shift:
Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:
SALARY RANGE
- $36,608.00
- $40,144.
ON EXPERIENCE
Job Description:
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Aide at Georgia Regional Hospital- Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Salary Range
- $36,608.00
- $40,144.
Shifts:
7:00 AM- 7:30 PM 7:00 PM
- 7:30
AM Job Description:
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, shave 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. Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. 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.
Six months experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and/or training for persons with physical/mental health and substance abuse disabilities and/or recent military service in a related field. Proficient in computer skills. Georgia Regional Hospital- Atlanta