Patient Care Tech Scholarship Program (November)

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 ( 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 ( Department :
Patient Services Admin.

Shift :
Flex (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky