Health Aide Operation New Hope, Savannah, GA
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- 1 day ago Post Date
GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Health Aide for Operation New Hope. This will be a new unit at Georgia Regional Hospital, Savannah and will be an inpatient unit of up to 30 individuals. This position may require driving a state vehicle as part of the duties. A Motor Vehicle Report may be completed as part of the pre-employment requirements. This is a 12-hour unit with available shifts: 7:00am - 7:30pm and 7:00pm - 7:30am.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Job Description
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Utilizes all appropriate security and safety precautions according to established guidelines
- Provides basic patient care and works with individuals in a mental health setting to develop daily living skills
- Completes required documentation in patient and unit records
- Takes vital signs as needed and documents accordingly in the Electronic Medical Record
- Ensures safety and security of individuals
- Observes and documents patient data, behavior, and activity
- Prepares individuals for treatments or examinations
- Transports and/or accompanies individuals to treatment units
- May assist with bathing or activities of daily living
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- May be required to drive long distances for placement, appointments, visits for the individuals
- Escorts individuals to appointments, such as doctors' visits, leisure/ recreational activities and discharges, as necessary
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:
- High School Diploma or GED and a valid Driver’s License from the state in which candidate resides
- Some direct care experience preferably in Mental Health.
- Must have a clear MVR record and meet the Policy requirements for operating a State-owned vehicle: must be 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years driving experience.