Physical/Occupational Therapy Tech -Health Aide 3 (Milledgeville)

Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received.

Shift: 8am-5pm

Job Summary:

Functions as a lead level HA and performs HA duties, assigned to a specific non-patient unit area at a state mental health hospital.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

•  Acts as resource/may mentor lower-level staff.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
•  Serve as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
•  May supervise and/or direct the work of others.
•  Answer clients' call signals.
•  Assist 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.
•  Bathe, groom, shave and dress clients.
•  Conduct activities for recreation and socialization.
•  Ensure safety and security of clients.
•  Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves.
•  Implement assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

State Benefits, please visit: www.teamgeorgia.gov/Careers

We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.   

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 

1.     Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2.     Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3.     Eligible to work in the U.S.

4.     Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

 ^{**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**}