Georgia Tolbert

As a substitute health aide I fill in at the schools who don't have a health aide or nurse that day. There are 5 different schools in the district that I can work at as a substitute health aide. As a substitute health aide I do medication passes, manage blood sugars, administer the right treatment when an injury occurs, and communicate with parents when needed.

As a patient companion apart of my job is to monitor the patient and document on them every 15 minutes. However, I also notify the nurse if the patient needs something or if I notice the patient may be in distress. Some other job duties are taking the patient to shower if requested, provide a listening ear when they want to talk, and giving them their meals when its meal time.

• I taught professionalism, preparedness, de-escalation, teamwork, risk management, and crisis communication to new staff members.
• Staff learn to use Pro-Act to improve safety and enhance treatment outcomes.

• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
• Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Administered PPD and IM injections according to protocol.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

• Partnered with physicians, nurses, activity therapists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in paper charting systems.
• Assisted clients in yearly court hearings to fight conservatorship
• managed groups of 20+ clients weekly
• communicated with each clients public guardians as needed

• Assisted clients in activities of daily living
• Monitored clients vital signs daily
• took clients shopping and taught proper money management skills
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Charted on clients daily in a computerized charting system
• Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.