State Registered Nurse Aide I

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Essential Functions

 

• Provides direct care to residents to improve or maintain abilities according to the plan of care.

 

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, transferring, and feeding.

 

• Transports residents to tubs or showers, adjusts water temperature, and ensures thorough washing, rinsing, and drying while maintaining privacy.

 

• Selects and obtains clothing for residents, assists with dressing and undressing, and communicates clothing needs or repairs to the charge nurse.

 

• Assists residents with toileting, provides clean bedpans or urinals, ensures proper hygiene, and records output as directed.

 

• Provides catheter care and follows infection control procedures.

 

• Assists with or provides range of motion exercises and weight-bearing support for ambulation.

 

• Maintains a safe environment by removing obstacles, inspecting equipment, and reporting defects to the charge nurse.

 

• Monitors resident progress toward treatment goals and reports responses to the charge nurse.

 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education Requirement

 

High school diploma or equivalent and Vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

 

Experience Requirement

 

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

 

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

 

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

 

Certifications & Licensures

 

Kentucky State Registered Nurse Assistance (SRNA) certificate

 

Working Conditions

 

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

 

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

 

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

 

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

O. Radiation: 1. Never

 

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

 

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

 

T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

 

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

 

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Department:

Nursing Res (Float) Kingsbrook

Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2500 State Rt 5

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky