Direct Patient Care Technician — Compassionate RN Support

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks an experienced Nursing Assistant to work one-on-one with an RN, delivering direct patient care, taking vitals, drawing blood, documenting, and assisting with ADLs and admissions/discharges.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative team, following policies, ensuring safety, and complying with regulations. The starting pay is $18.20 per hour with pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds daily.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and sharp instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, compassionate, patient-centered care in collaboration with nursing staff.
• Obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy, document care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, admit/transfer/discharge tasks.
• Move patients with appropriate equipment; handle specimens and deliver to labs.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

ADL assistance

Patient care

Team collaboration

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks an experienced Nursing Assistant to work one-on-one with an RN, delivering direct patient care, taking vitals, drawing blood, documenting, and assisting with ADLs and admissions/discharges.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative team, following policies, ensuring safety, and complying with regulations. The starting pay is $18.20 per hour with pay based on experience.