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5/3/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-02423

Nurse Aide State Registered I

Salary

$35,020.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 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 making a positive impact in the life of others? Glasgow State Nursing Facility (GSNF) may be the place for you. We are a state-of-the-art, 100-bed, long-term care nursing facility for individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. We are seeking a Nurse Aide State Registered I for our team in caring and improving 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 of motion, 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 federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use 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 888-897-7781 or https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Minimum Requirements

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 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Miranda Clemons at miranda.clemons@ky.gov or 270-659-4700.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D