Health Aide Lead - Columbus

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Health Aide Lead works under broad supervision at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital, providing basic patient care and helping patients or clients develop daily living skills. The role may involve taking vital signs and performing other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff. As a lead position, the job includes caring for patients and overseeing staff to help ensure individuals are monitored, attend group therapy, and have their vital signs recorded. The Health Aide Lead works collaboratively with others, prioritizes patient and staff safety, and uses proper techniques when training staff to intervene in incidents. Certain DBHDD positions may require drug screening, a TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs. A national and state background check is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a related field; or one year of experience at the lower-level Health Aide 2 (HCS021) or an equivalent position.
Current licenses and certifications enabling practice in Georgia, if applicable to the position.
Meet applicable screening and evaluation requirements, which may include drug screening, TB evaluation, and annual influenza vaccination.
Pass a national and state background check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care.
Work with patients or clients to develop daily living skills.
Take vital signs and perform related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff, as applicable.
Oversee staff to help ensure individuals are monitored, attend group therapy, and have their vital signs recorded.
Work collaboratively with staff and prioritize patient and staff safety.
Use proper techniques when training staff to intervene in incidents.