The Nursing Aide assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.

Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas; i.e. competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF.