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Health Aide
The Health Aide is an entry-level position responsible for providing basic healthcare assistance and support to individuals in a state-operated healthcare or residential facility. This role involves assisting nurses and medical staff with routine care tasks, ensuring patients' comfort and well-being, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Class Code:
PRC01P
Job Grade:
SGS01
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding. Support mobility by helping patients walk, repositioning them in bed, or assisting with transfers. Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions, behaviors, or needs to medical staff. Provide basic health monitoring, such as measuring vital signs (under supervision). Assist healthcare staff with non-invasive procedures and basic medical care as directed. Transport patients within the facility for medical treatments, therapies, or recreational activities. Ensure proper infection control and hygiene practices are followed. Maintain a clean and organized patient care environment. Assist in stocking medical supplies, sanitizing equipment, and preparing treatment areas. Follow state regulations, safety protocols, and facility policies to ensure patient and staff safety.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Clear and effective verbal communication with patients, staff, and supervisors. Strong active listening skills to understand patient needs and respond appropriately. Ability to recognize and report changes in patients’ health or behaviors. Detail-oriented when following instructions, care plans, and medical procedures. Capable of managing multiple patient care tasks efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to read and write. Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Required Certificates:
N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
N