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Nursing Assistant/UKHC

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Nursing Assistant/UKHC
Requisition Number RE46479
Working Title Eastern State Hospital - Nursing Assistant - Allen 2
Department Name H1050:
ESH Nursing Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 05
Salary Range $ /hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS

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Required Related Experience
No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
None

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally requires standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds and/or working in confined spaces.

Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and/or combative/violent people.


Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary
Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in unit/provide unit details.


The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.

Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment. Please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. If you do not apply for a specific position, you cannot be considered for the position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail; basic computer usage skills, organizational skills; the ability to follow instructions, work independently, strong safety and cleanliness awareness skills; and the ability to lift, push, and/or pull 50lbs and over.


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous healthcare experience and CPR certification preferred.

Deadline to Apply 07/31/2024
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