Nursing Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this on-call role, you will provide essential support within a psychiatric facility, assisting with patient care and rehabilitation activities. Your responsibilities will include escorting patients, documenting behavior, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No experience required, but previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of programs in an adult psychiatric facility.
• Provide direct patient care and document patient behavior.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Usage

Organizational Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

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Posting Details

Job Title Nursing Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number NR13447

Working Title Nursing Assistant/On-Call/UKHC/ESH/CKRC

Department Name H1020:ESH Central Kentucky Recovery Center

Work Location Lexington, Ky

Grade Level 05

Salary Range $15.00-22.60/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education

HS

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Shift may vary and include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays per departmental needs

Job Summary

Assists with the implementation and operation of programs within an adult psychiatric facility. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required. Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities. Assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. May lead/co-lead activities groups in Recovery Mall. May drive hospital vehicles and supervise patients during outings. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail; basic computer usage skills, organizational skills; the ability to follow instructions, work independently, strong safety and cleanliness awareness skills; and the ability to lift, push, and/or pull 50lbs and over.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous healthcare experience and CPR certification preferred

Deadline to Apply 05/11/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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