"Nursing Assistant/On-Call/UKHC"

Job Details

Job Title: Nursing Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR13447

Working Title: Nursing Assistant/On-Call/UKHC/ESH/CKRC

Department Name: H1020:ESH Central Kentucky Recovery Center

Work Location: Lexington, Ky

Grade Level: 05

Salary Range: $15.00-22.60/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: On Call

Required Education: HS

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift: Shift may vary and include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays per departmental needs

Job Summary: Assists with the implementation and operation of programs within an adult psychiatric facility. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required. 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 supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. May lead/co-lead activities groups in Recovery Mall. May drive hospital vehicles and supervise patients during outings. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

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: 09/22/2025