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Health Aide – Decatur

Decatur, GA

Job Summary:
Provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Include:
• Completes required documentation in patient and unit records
• Observes and maintains an awareness of individuals’ behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their security and safety
• Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
• Assist with lab draws and the collecting of bodily fluid specimens
• Participates in crisis de-escalation

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications
• 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