Health Aide Lead - Columbus

Description: 

• Under broad supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. 
• May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff. 
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. 
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas. 
• May supervise and/or direct the work of others. 
• 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. 
• Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans. 
• 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. 
• Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. 
• Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher