Health Aide Hourly – Varied Shifts

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Savannah, Georgia
Contract type: Full time

*This is an hourly position with no benefits associated*

Job Summary:
Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. Observes and documents patient data, behavior, and activity and documents accordingly in the Electronic Medical Record. Assists medical staff by taking vital signs and prepares clients for treatments or examinations. May assist with bathing or activities of daily living.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Observes and maintains an awareness of individuals’ behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their security and safety.
  • Transports/accompanies individuals to appointments and activities in various locations and off campus visits.
  • Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
  • Conducts activities for recreation and socialization
  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Participates in crisis de-escalation
  • May assist with bathing or activities of daily living.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications Include:
  • Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
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