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Are you a compassionate and dedicated caregiver looking to make a difference in the lives of people with serious mental illness?  Join our team and make a meaningful impact in mental health recovery!  Our hospital teams are committed to delivering high-quality care and being leaders in providing effective medical, mental, and behavioral health treatments for this population.

Position Location

This position is located at the East Central Regional Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. The role is assigned to work with inpatient individuals on the Augusta Campus located at 3405 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, Ga. 30906.

Services and Responsibilities

In this role, you will work in collaboration and support of our doctors and nurses in an acute inpatient setting, serving adults with severe mental illness, trauma histories, impulse control issues, and interpersonal challenges.  If you enjoy helping, caring, and interacting with people in a thriving, person-centered, medical, and mental health environment, you are a strong candidate for this role. As a Health Aide, you will provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. Observes and documents patient data, behavior, and activity and documents accordingly in the Electronic Medical Record. Assists medical staff by taking vital signs and prepares clients for treatments or examinations. May assist with bathing or activities of daily living.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

• Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed

• Conducts activities for recreation and socialization

• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team

• Participates in crisis de-escalation

• May assist with bathing or activities of daily living.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• One year experience and/or education providing direct care services to mental health and/or substance abuse and/or developmentally delayed individuals in a hospital, nursing home, or group home setting. 

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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.