Health Care Worker (Hourly-Health Aide) - Milledgeville

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Health Care Worker (Hourly-Health Aide) - Milledgeville Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000007243 Shift: Compensation Details: $20.00 PER HOUR Job Description: Job Title: Health Care Worker (Hourly-Health Aide) - Milledgeville Workplace: Central State Hospital Job Summary: Under direct supervision, learns to provide basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs. This position is a Health Care Worker (Hourly-Health Aide), scheduled for less than 30hrs per week and are not eligible for benefits. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide basic patient care and work with individuals to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs, and any other duties directed by a physician or nurse. - Participate in providing a safe, secure, clean and attractive environment for individuals, visitors, and staff. Aids other staff when admitting and orienting new individuals to the Forensic Unit. - Transport/accompanied by individuals to appointments and activities in various locations and off campus visits. - Conduct activities for recreation and socialization. Assist individuals with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. - Provide training to individuals in a variety of areas depending upon the individual’s needs. For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/ 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 list 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. 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: 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.