Advertisement Closes12/2/2024 (7:00 PM EST)24-07368Patient Aide IPay Grade07Salary$14.84 Hourly Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyGeneral Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans AffairsLocation926 Veterans DriveHanson, KY 42413 USADescriptionThe Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility located inbeautiful 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 carefor Kentucky's Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment. We offer flexible scheduling and holiday, weekend and shift premiums. Key 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.
The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky'sVeterans 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.Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONEWorking ConditionsNormal working conditions within a health care facility. These facilities may include persons with abnormal behaviors and/or contagious diseases. Frequent exposures to blood and body fluids inherent in an institutional setting which requires the following of safety procedures.Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jamie Carpenter at ...@ky.gov or 270-###-####.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D