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 Nurse Aide State Registered 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, holiday, weekend and shift premiums. Key Responsibilities: Assists residents with personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dental, oral and nail care Assists residents with medical appointments and transports Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions. Performs total physical care, assisting with meals, assisting with medical appointments and transports, as well as helping to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our Veterans. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. 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. This position, in Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $6.23 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). 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 18 A.111.