Activity Leader -Milledgeville

State of Georgia • Milledgeville, GA

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About The Position

Functions as a lead level HA and performs HA duties, assigned to a specific non-patient unit area at a state mental health hospital.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Acts as resource/may mentor lower-level staff.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision..
• Serve as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
• May supervise and/or direct the work of others.
• Answer clients' call signals..
• Assist 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..
• Bathe, groom, shave and dress clients.
• Conduct activities for recreation and socialization.
• Ensure safety and security of clients.
• Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves.
• Implement assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans.

Benefits

• Vacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 + years of service
• Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays: the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance
• Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare
• We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees