Health Aide- 16 Weeks contract Assignment at in Decatur, GA

Health Aide Position

ATC Healthcare is looking for a Health Aide! The Health Aide provides services to meet the personal care needs of the patient in various healthcare settings under the direction of a certified health aide. The caregiver provides nursing care specific to the age of the population served.

About Us

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $17/hour

Job Location: Georgia Regional Hospital-Atlanta in Decatur, GA

Pay: $17/hr

Contract Length: 16 Weeks

Shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements of the Health Aide Position:

• Meets state specific certification as a Health aid.
• At least six months of work experience as a caregiver in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR as required by client facility; other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Environmental Working Conditions:

• Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities of the Health Aide:

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Documents patient care as assigned in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Follows the patient's plan of care as assigned.
• Delivers personal care services to patients as assigned.
• Takes vital signs and documents according to facility protocols.
• Records patient input and output as assigned.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE