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Patient Aide I
Commonwealth of KentuckyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
About the role
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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
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Description
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 care for Kentucky’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment.
We offer flexible scheduling and holiday, weekend and shift premiums.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Patient Aide I who possesses the skills and desires to care for Kentucky’s Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment.
We offer flexible scheduling and holiday, weekend and shift premiums.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists residents with personal hygiene such as grooming, nutrition, elimination, safety and psychosocial needs.
- Assists residents needs in restorative dining, regular meals, and supplement feedings.
- Assists residents with exercise and mobility needs by transferring, transporting, positioning, and ambulating.
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 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 Meagan Shannon at meagan.shannon@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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