Nurse Aide State Registered I - Glasgow, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Description

Advertisement Closes 5/3/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Nurse Aide State Registered I Pay Grade09 Salary $35, Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab Location 207 State Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141 USA Description Are you an outgoing and energetic person, looking to put a smile on other people's faces? Do you enjoy makinga positive impact in the life of others? Glasgow State Nursing Facility (GSNF) may be the place for you. Weare a state-of-the-art, 100-bed, long-term care nursing facility for individuals with mental illness orintellectual disabilities. We are seeking a Nurse Aide State Registered I for our team in caring andimproving the daily lives of our residents.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs sub-professional tasks in the personal care of residents in the State residential facility.

Aids residents with participation in restorative program including weight bearing/transferring, range ofmotion, exercising, splint application, and ambulation.

Aids resident with personal hygiene, nutrition, clothing, and personal property.

Observes universal precautions.

Positions residents for correct alignment.

Checks for repositioning every two hours.

Assists in lifting residents according to care plans.

Checks, records, or assists with resident vital signs, height, weight, input, and output.

Maintains appropriate charting in medical records according to level of responsibility.

Attends resident activities and appointments.

Maintains interpersonal relationships with residents, families, guardians, and other staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Attends all training programs and in services regarding restorative, patient care, and quality of life.

Attends all ward conferences and meetings as required.

Keeps workplace neat, safe, and clean while observing all facility policies, rules, and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should have:

Ability to mulit-task

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent time management skills and self motivation

Analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or .

The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutorydefinition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shallsubmit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and theFederal Bureau of Investigation. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: (See Special Requirements)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry as administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing. . Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions that require the following of safety procedures. May occasionally encounter unpredictable patient/resident behavior. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS