Health Service Technician Supervisor [ICF] - Gracewood Campus
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- Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD
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- Apr 24, 2019 Post Date
The selected candidate must perform the following duties:
- Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
- Provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.
- May take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff.
- Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
- Answers clients' call signals.
- Assists 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.
- Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients.
- Conducts activities for recreation and socialization.
- Ensures safety and security of clients.
- Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves. Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans.
- Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity.
- Prepares clients for treatment or examination.
- Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
- Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
- Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turns and re-positions bedridden clients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores
High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience in a related field OR One year of experience at the lower level Health Aide 3 (HCS022) or position equivalent.
