Nurse Aide State Registered I (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a part-time Nurse Aide State Registered I at the Veterans Center in Hanson, KY. The role supports resident care, assists with activities of daily living, and participates in a team-driven, compassionate care environment.

Locality premium applies in Hopkins county; annual premium details are provided in the job posting. A background check and current nurse aide registration are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry.
• Fingerprint background check will be conducted prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, dental, oral and nail care).
• Assists residents with medical appointments and transports.
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Performs total physical care and helps with meals and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.

Education

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry

Job description

Nurse Aide State Registered I (Part-Time)

Pay Grade: 09

$17.96 Hourly
Locality Premium - $6.23 per hour

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph \"Eddie\" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide State Registered I, who possesses the skills anddesires to care for Kentucky’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment.

We offer flexible scheduling, holiday, weekend and shift premiums.

• Assists residents with personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dental, oral and nail care
• Assists residents with medical appointments and transports
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions.
• Performs total physical care, assisting with meals, assisting with medical appointments and transports, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’sVeterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $6.23 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/906/001/100.pdf http://www.kbn.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionally encounter unpredictable patient/resident behavior.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Meagan Shannon at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D