About this role
Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Health Aid located in Savannah, GA. Under direct supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients / clients develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.
Pay Rate : $17 / hr
Location : Savannah, GA
Shifts : 7am to 7 : 30 pm / 7pm to 7 : 30 am
Job Duties :
- Responds to patients call for assistance.
- Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs.
- Bathes, grooms, shaves, and dresses clients
- 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 patientsTransports and / or accompanies clients to treatment units.Consistently utilize the principles of the recovery model when engaging Patients.Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, CMS, andDepartment policies, including diet and physical activity.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leave policyand performs other duties as assigned.
Responds to hospital codes as appropriate.Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors.Requirements :
High school diploma or GED and 2 years of continuous experience providing basicpatient care in psychiatric healthcare is required.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of timeCurrent Life Saver Certification is required.Health Aide Competency Skill Requirements
Two (2) continuous years of experience providing basic patient care in psychiatric healthcareis required.
Knowledge of documentation principles.Knowledge of Bowel Elimination and proper actions.Management of Seizures and necessary follow-up actions.Knowledge of safe transferring protocols.Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control processes.Benefits :
Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceBasic Life : $25,000 (100% employer paid)Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)Voluntary Life / AD&D : Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial AdvisorsNationwide contract opportunitiesDedicated Administrative Support StaffSydney Health Mobile App
With Anthem's Sydney app, you can take better care of yourself with features that focus on your wellness, such as :
Nutrition TrackerCommunity ResourcesHealth AssessmentDiabetes Prevention through LarkAdditional Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery24 / 7 Nurseline for health-related inquiriesRula Mental Health Support : Therapy and psychiatry servicesTravel Assistance Program : Medical support and emergency assistance while travelingBenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts : Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and moreAccess HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem's wellness portal.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job details
Job reference : HSP / 1473863 Pay Rate : $17 / HR