Patient Aide I (Interim)
About The Position
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful 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 care for Kentucky’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment. This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115. We offer flexible scheduling and holiday, weekend and shift premiums. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans 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.
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
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.
Benefits
- flexible scheduling
- holiday, weekend and shift premiums
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
