Nursing Assistant/UKHC

Location: Lexington, KY | Grade Level: 05 | Salary Range: $15.68-22.60/hour

About the role

Eastern State Hospital is recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Wendell 3: 28-Bed Co-ed Unit. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed healthcare provider in delivering patient care to adult psychiatric patients.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Plan, organize, and implement psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
• Escort patients to and from activities; assist in screening and basic assessment.
• Document patient behavior and maintain records.
• Supervise patients during treatment/support activities.
• Lead or co-lead group activities.
• Implement hospital and departmental policies to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• No specific license, registration, or certification required.
• Physical requirements: regularly sit at a computer workstation for extended periods; perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing); lift, push, or pull objects up to or over 50 pounds; stand or walk with objects up to 10 pounds; occasionally stand/walk with objects up to 25 pounds; work in confined spaces; exposure to risk of injury from moving/lifting/positioning patients, equipment, or materials; 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Previous healthcare experience.
• Preferred: CPR certification.

Skills

• Compassionate, honest, trustworthy, strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team and take direction; communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Confident and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of CPR and basic concept of abnormal vital sign parameters.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the Internet.

Pay

$15.68‑22.60 per hour.

Schedule

Three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.); some weekends and holidays required.