Health Aide 2 – Day Shift at East Central Regional Hospital

About the role

Join the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities as a Health Aide 2 at East Central Regional Hospital. You will work on the day shift providing direct care and support to adults with serious mental illness, trauma histories, and behavioral challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for medical appointments, and document observations.
• Facilitate social skills practice, self‑care routines, and group activities like games or crafts.
• Transport patients to appointments and campus activities.
• Monitor patient areas to ensure safety, conduct contraband checks, and intervene to de‑escalate upset patients.
• Record patient progress and behavior in the electronic system and communicate with doctors, nurses, and counselors.

Required profile

• High school diploma/GED (or associate degree) with less than 24 months related experience, or two years of experience in a hospital, nursing home, group home, or similar setting.
• Experience working with individuals who have mental health conditions, trauma, or behavioral challenges.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in stressful situations.
• Willingness to undergo a full criminal background check and drug screening.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual salary of $40,144.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for all career stages.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in mental health recovery.