Patient Aide I

Advertisement Closes 3/7/2026 (7:00 PM EST) 26-00970 Patient Aide I Pay Grade07 Salary $14.84 Hourly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY 40390 USA Description Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility that has served more than 2,782 Veteransfrom all branches of the armed forces since admitting the first resident on August 25, 1991. Thomson-Hood isthe largest facility operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Patient Aide I who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky'sVeterans. Expectations include but are not limited to: Make beds, pass out ice and snacks, transports residents, escorts residents to and from medical appointments, pass out towels and washcloths. Train to assist with feeding and tray set up in dining room. Learn the dietary needs of the residents to prepare tickets for meals. Excellent customer Service Skills Perform the cleaning of the Ice Machines, wheelchairs, and Refrigerator. Assist with the resident Laundry, stock gloves and other resident supplies as needed in the resident rooms. Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky'sVeterans. Our mission is to serve Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, andproviding compassionate care. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:NONE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE Working Conditions Normal working conditions within a health care facility. These facilities may include persons with abnormal behaviors and/or contagious diseases. Frequent exposures to blood and body fluids inherent in an institutional setting which requires the following of safety procedures. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover at or 859-858-1443. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Created: 2026-03-04