Health Aide - Augusta
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- 2 days ago Post Date
This hours for this position is 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Under general supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.
- May take vital signs. 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.
- 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.
- Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores