Nurse Aide State Registered I
About The Position
The Joseph “Eddie” Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility in Hanson, Kentucky, committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. The facility is seeking a self-motivated, energetic Nurse Aide State Registered I to provide resident care in a team-centered environment. The position involves assisting residents with personal hygiene and daily care, supporting their bowel and bladder functions, helping with meals and medical appointments, and providing transportation. The aide also helps meet Veterans’ physical and psychosocial needs. The role may involve exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions requiring safety procedures, and occasional encounters with unpredictable resident behavior. Applicants must have current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry and maintain any required credentials throughout employment. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted before an offer of employment. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry, as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- Maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the length of employment.
- No experience, training, or skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, dental, oral, and nail care.
- Assist residents with medical appointments and transportation.
- Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions.
- Provide total physical care, including assistance with meals.
- Help meet Veterans’ physical and psychosocial needs.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Holiday, weekend, and shift premiums.
- Locality premium of $6.23 per hour.
- Eligible for overtime pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
