Health Aide - Augusta - Gracewood

This position is located on our Gracewood Campus

• 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