Patient Aide I: Veteran Care & Flexible Scheduling

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Holiday premiums

Weekend premiums

Shift premiums

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY is seeking a Patient Aide I. Join a team that cares for Kentucky’s veterans in a 156-bed long-term care facility, offering flexible scheduling and shift premiums.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and daily activities, while working in a supportive, team-based environment committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 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. Frequent exposures to blood and body fluids.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY is seeking a Patient Aide I. Join a team that cares for Kentucky’s veterans in a 156-bed long-term care facility, offering flexible scheduling and shift premiums.

Responsibilities include assisting residents with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and daily activities, while working in a supportive, team-based environment committed to compassionate care.