Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aide Trainee at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home in Duncansville, PA. The role provides training to become a certified Nurse Aide while supporting veterans and their spouses with compassionate care and resident well-being.

You will participate in formal training, gain hands-on experience, and work on daily activities, safety, meals, and activities while developing caregiving skills for future certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom instruction and perform supervised work activities to develop skills for Nurse Aide certification.
• Assist residents with daily needs, respond to call bells, advocate for concerns, promote comfort and well-being.
• Maintain clean, safe resident areas; identify hazards; apply infection control procedures and use protective equipment.
• Distribute meal trays, provide between-meal nourishments, aid in feeding when authorized and supervised.
• Support residents during appointments, activities, outings, and social programs; ensure safe transport within the facility.
• Record care information, contribute to care planning, and report safety concerns or equipment issues.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-62247

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Hollidaysburg

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30001

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST02

Bureau / Division Code

00134380

Bureau / Division

Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home

Worksite Address

138 Veterans Boulevard

City

Duncansville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16635

Contact Name

Jeanie Stirk

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Start a meaningful career as an Aide Trainee with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. This unique opportunity allows you to receive training to become certified as a Nurse Aide while supporting the men and women who have served our country. Every day brings new opportunities to learn valuable caregiving skills, build professional experience, and make a positive difference in the lives of veterans and their spouses. Join a team that is dedicated to compassionate care, service, and resident well-being.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position participates in formal training and supervised work assignments to develop the skills needed to provide quality care and support to residents. The role assists with daily activities, promotes resident safety, and contributes to a positive living environment within the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. As an Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend classroom instruction, complete clinical training activities, and develop knowledge and skills needed for future certification as a Nurse Aide
• Resident Support: Assist residents with daily needs, answer call bells, advocate for concerns, and help maintain comfort and well-being
• Safety Practices: Maintain clean and organized resident areas, identify hazards, apply infection control procedures, and use required protective equipment
• Meal Assistance: Distribute meal trays, provide between-meal nourishments, promote food and fluid intake, and assist with feeding when authorized and supervised
• Activity Assistance: Support residents during appointments, recreational activities, outings, and social programs while providing safe transport throughout the facility
• Care Documentation: Record assigned information, contribute to care planning discussions, and report safety concerns, unusual behavior, or equipment issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and weekends.
• 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

• You must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.