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 :
Job Summary
Responsible for providing ancillary non-clinical supportive services to residents in coordination with the nursing team and resident care plans while certification is pending. Supports the nursing team by assisting with resident needs and maintaining a homelike environment. Promotes and protects resident rights throughout service delivery. Ensures all hands-on care is performed by licensed nursing staff. Contributes to resident comfort and well-being during training period.
Essential Functions
• Provides non-clinical supportive care to residents by addressing non-clinical needs, responding to call lights, and notifying nursing staff of clinical concerns.
• Educates residents and families about meal times, activities, and customer service-related information.
• Removes soiled linens, cleans and sanitizes mattresses, makes beds, and ensures proper handling and disposal of linens.
• Assists with collecting meal trays and water pitchers, transporting them to the kitchen, and replacing water pitchers as directed.
• Cleans and disinfects resident equipment such as shower chairs, wheelchairs, and walkers, and promptly reports defective equipment to the charge nurse.
• Transports residents via wheelchair to activities, beauty shop, or front entrance for discharge, and provides one-on-one interaction and observation as delegated.
• Answers and transfers telephone calls professionally and interacts courteously with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Follows directions from nursing supervisors and charge nurses, completing delegated tasks promptly and courteously.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent experience
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
N/A
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 ( 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: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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 ( L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional ( M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional ( N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional ( O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 2. Occasional ( 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: 2. Occasional ( U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer…