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$ 36825 - 48947
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Begin an exciting new career while helping Pennsylvanias veterans! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is currently seeking hardworking and compassionate people to provide superior and dedicated care to the residents at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home. Apply today if you are looking forward to a rewarding opportunity to grow from an Aide Trainee to a Nurse Aide!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Aide Trainee you will complete off-site training to become a Nurse Aide. You will attend formal classroom training sessions and receive on-the-job training assignments to develop the knowledge and skills to provide non-professional nursing care. In this position you will receive clinical site training in hands-on non-professional direct care methods techniques and procedures. You will also make rounds with the nursing staff and the beginning and end of each shift. You can expect to answer call bells and assist with basic tasks transport and distribute meal trays and change and distribute linens. Additionally you will assist residents during scheduled activities and programs as directed.
This position is a starting step to a Nurse Aide position. Upon completion of an 8-hour training course and successfully passing the competency exam the 16-hour classroom course and an 80-hour orientation program you would promote into a Nurse Aide position.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Willingness and ability to work in Erie Erie County PA
- Willingness to work a full-time permanent position for the 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM shift with rotating days and weekends (after certification is obtained on an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift classroom orientation)
- Completion of an 8-hour online training course prior to hire and providing a certificate of completion
- Work experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
