Patient Aide
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care
Location: Hanson
Final date to receive applications
9/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Job2604664
Job TitlePatient Aide I
Pay GradePay Grade
07
$14.84 Hourly
Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring AgencyGeneral Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
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 carefor Kentucky’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment.
We offer flexible scheduling and holiday, weekend and shift premiums.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assists residents with personal hygiene such as grooming, nutrition, elimination, safety and psychosocialneeds.
- Assists residents needs in restorative dining, regular meals, and supplement feedings.
- Assists residents with exercise and mobility needs by transferring, transporting, positioning, andambulating.
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 RequirementsEDUCATION:NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
SKILLS:
NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working 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 Meagan Shannon nnon or .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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