Patient Aide I (Interim)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Holiday/weekend/shift premiums

Job summary

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky seeks a self-motivated Patient Aide I to support residents with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility and daily activities. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment dedicated to Kentucky’s Veterans.

We offer flexible scheduling and holiday, weekend and shift premiums. This role requires no formal education or prior experience.

Job description

Pay Grade

07

Salary

$14.84 Per Hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK

Location

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 Patient Aide I who possesses the skills and desires to carefor Kentucky’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment.

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists residents with personal hygiene such as grooming, nutrition, elimination, safety and psychosocialneeds.
• Assists residents needs in restorative dining, regular meals, and supplement feedings.
• Assists residents with exercise and mobility needs by transferring, transporting, positioning, andambulating.

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.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions within a health care facility. These facilities may include persons with abnormal behaviors and/orcontagious diseases. Frequent exposures to blood and body fluids inherent in an institutional setting which requires thefollowing of safety procedures.

Contact

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

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D