Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
I
InGenesis
Mental Health Aide/Patient Care Assistant - $16.84
Career Insights for Mental Health Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Georgia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
InGenesis is currently seeking Health Aides to work with our client located in Savannah, Ga In this role, you will be working providing support and handle 7AM to 7:30 PM with rotating holidays and every other weekend. Apply today and we'll reach out to answer any questions you may have! Job Duties Assist in Activity of Daily Living functions (eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence) in accordance with the medical treatment plan provided and the reason for hospitalization. Assist in Nutritional functions Assist in routine health care functions under the supervision of a nurse at the assigned hospital. Remain alert and awake during requested tour. Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year experience in a setting that required management of behavioral health diagnoses, Intellectual disabilities, addictions, or autism spectrum disorders. Must be AHA (American Heart Association) CPR Certified Knowledge of documentation principles. Knowledge of Bowel Elimination and proper actions. Management of Seizures and necessary follow-up actions. Knowledge of safe transferring protocols. Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control processes. #