Resident Care Aide — Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Fordsville-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation; Fordsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordsville-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide resident care in a long‑term care setting in Kentucky. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and report changes to nursing staff in accordance with care plans.

Responsibilities include answering call bells, aiding with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, nutrition, and incontinent care, while maintaining resident dignity and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Prior LTC nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom to determine resident needs and ensures call lights are within reach.
• Gives direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Assists with meals, hydration, and recording intake/output as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness and infection control in resident areas.
• Reports changes in residents' conditions to the supervisor.
• Participates in nursing in-services and adheres to Residents' Rights guidelines.

Skills

Communication with residents

English literacy

Education

State Approved Nursing Assistant Training & Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Fordsville-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide resident care in a long‑term care setting in Kentucky. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and report changes to nursing staff in accordance with care plans.

Responsibilities include answering call bells, aiding with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, nutrition, and incontinent care, while maintaining resident dignity and infection control standards.