Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home is seeking an Aide Trainee to train toward Nurse Aide certification while delivering compassionate care to veterans and their spouses.

The role includes classroom instruction and supervised clinical activities, assisting residents with daily needs, promoting safety, helping with meals and activities, and documenting care. Evening shift, full-time with rotating days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Criminal history checks and clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Attend training to become certified as Nurse Aide and participate in classroom and clinical activities.
• Assist residents with daily needs, respond to call bells, and support comfort and well-being.
• Maintain clean, safe resident areas and follow infection control procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• 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.