Commonwealth of Kentucky

Patient Aide I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  Wilmore, KY (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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2604098

Patient Aide I

Pay Grade
07

Salary

$14.84 Hourly 

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility that has served more than 2,782 Veterans
from all branches of the armed forces since admitting the first resident on August 25, 1991. Thomson-Hood is
the largest facility operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs.

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Patient Aide I who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s
Veterans.

Expectations include but are not limited to:
  • Make beds, pass ice and snacks, transports residents, escorts residents to and from medical appointments, pass towels and washcloths. Train to assist with feeding and tray set up in dining room.
  • Learn the dietary needs of the residents to prepare tickets for meals.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Preform the cleaning of the ice machines, wheelchairs, and refrigerator.
  • Assist with the resident laundry, stock gloves and other resident supplies as needed in the resident rooms.

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing Facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s
Veterans. Our mission is to serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and
providing compassionate care.

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.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Normal 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 Period

This 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 Cheryl Hoover at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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