Health Aide Lead - Columbus

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Job Title: Health Aide Lead

• Columbus Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000007818 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $44,117.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Job Description: Job Title: Health Aide Lead
• Columbus Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Job Summary: 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. This position is a lead position which consists of taking care of patients, oversee staff to ensure individual are monitored, attending group therapy, vitals are recorded and more. Team Lead, get along and work well with others and to make sure that our patient's safety is important and staff as well. To use proper techniques in training to intervene when incidents may occur. Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/ This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a related field; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 2 (HCS021) or position equivalent. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.