Health Aide1 (FST)-Jail Restoration Center (*Dodge County) 🔍 Georgia - Dodge - Eastman (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/64873/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New 📁 (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/healthcare-opportunities-at-team-georgia-17) Healthcare 💼 Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD 📅    1 day ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Any given position will close when we determine an adequate candidate pool has been received. Due to the high volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide the status on each applicant by phone or email. However, please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if you are selected for an interview or we need further clarification/information. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking full time Health Aide(s) 1 (FST) to provide direct care for individuals for our jail based competency restoration program which will be based onsite in Dodge County, Georgia (The Jail Restoration Center). Shift: 7am - 7pm (12 hour shifts) 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 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 Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards: 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** High school diploma or GED. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: HEA09TM + Number of Openings: 2 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Mar 5, 2025