Health Services Aid

$17.00 per hour and up (based on education and experience)

Full-time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non‑profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville‑area parents of people with IDD.

We believe that a well‑trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

• Opportunities to expand skills and professional development
• Opportunities for Year‑End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

To perform clerical, medical and driver transportation responsibilities for the Health Services staff including the direct supervision of residents in the health care setting and outside of the agency. Assist in medical records with filing and other tasks.

• Drive and escort residents to various doctor’s offices and hospitals for appointments which may involve the use of therapeutic interactions and proper techniques to meet the resident’s behavioral needs. Take proper information for insurance and billing data.
• Monitor and report the resident’s condition following recovery from medical procedures such as surgery.
• Work with the business office regarding medical matters and insurance details.
• Report directly to the Director of Health Services.
• Other duties which may be required to assist the medical staff.
• Medical Records, filing and computer imaging and data input.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED
• CMT training and current certification preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid training
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a record acceptable to Park Place’s insurance carrier.
• Experience driving station wagon and full‑size van in rural and urban situations.
• Knowledge and aptitude for clerical work, and medical records.
• Ability to deal with the stressful situations of hospital and medical environment.
• Willingness to cooperate and respond to various department requests, and communication skills to insure a therapeutic interaction with all departments.
• Computer knowledge preferred.

Non‑exempt, hourly, full‑time.

Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the “CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.” Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.