Patient Aide I (Interim)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Hanson, KY

1d•Onsite

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

No education required.
No experience, training, or skills required.
No substitution of education for experience.
No substitution of experience for education.
No special requirements (age, licensure, regulation, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated
Energetic
Skills and desires to care for Kentucky's Veterans
Ability to work within a team-centered environment

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.