Health Aide - Psych

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We’re living in the new normal. Lives and careers look different today. So why shouldn’t you have a role that delivers excitement, fewer restrictions, and brings you closer to loved ones? At American Medical Staffing (AMS), we believe in supporting the pioneers who embody the sense of adventure each new placement brings and we’re looking for a Health Aide for a Psych contract assignment.

Job Title: Health Aide: Psych
Location: Savannah, GA
Setting: Psych
Pay Range: $15 - $18 per hour
Schedule: 12-Hour days, 36 hours per week, every other weekend, holidays as needed
Contract Length: 16 Weeks
Candidate Type: Local and traveler friendly

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience as a Health Aide
• 1 year inpatient psych experience. May consider hospital CNA experience or other healthcare experience that required hands on physical care of patients.
• HS Diploma/GED
• Current Life Saver Certification is required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.

Why Choose American Medical Staffing?

• Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
• Wellness PTO: Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits
• Working Advantage: Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount: 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support: Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

As a healthcare professional in a Psych facility, you’ll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include:

• Under direct supervision, provides basic patient care and works with patients/clients to
  develop daily living skills. May take vital signs.
• Responds to patients call for assistance.
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, CMS, and
  Department policies, including diet and physical activity.
• Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors.

Apply now to take the next step in your journey.

American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.

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