What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Aide - Augusta position at Team Georgia Careers?
Available Shifts:
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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.
- 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.
- 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
High School diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience in a related field; one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 1 (HCS020) or position equivalent.
Additional Information
Salary : $36,608 - $40,144