Health Aide 1(Forensic)-Milledgeville

Healthcare Aide 1 Position

This position is a Health Aide 1 position, formally known as a Forensic Service Technician 1 (FST 1), 40 hrs a week, below are the shifts when available :

1st shift - 7am-3 : 30pm

2nd shift - 3pm-11 : 30pm

3rd shift - 11pm-7 : 30am

High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution

Job Description :

• Provide basic patient care and work with patients / clients to develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.
• Provides training to individuals in a variety of areas depending upon the individual's needs. Completes required documentation in the individual's and unit records
• Observes and maintains an awareness of individuals' behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their security and safety.
• Transports / accompanies individuals to appointments and activities in various locations and off campus visits
• Participates in providing for a safe, secure, clean and attractive environment for individuals, visitors, and staff. Provides assistance to other staff when admitting and orienting new individuals to the forensic unit
• Conducts activities for recreation and socialization. Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Assist with identifying individuals in medication line. Assist with lab draws and the collecting of bodily fluid specimens. Conducts environment rounds.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team. Participates in crisis de-escalation. Serves on hospital-wide committees and group facilitation.
• Provides training to individuals in a variety of areas depending upon the individual's needs

For Benefits please visit : www.teamgeorgia.ga.gov / careers

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

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