Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs invites applications for an Aide Trainee at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. You will train toward Nurse Aide certification while assisting residents with daily care and activities in a residential setting.

The position emphasizes safety, infection control, and quality-of-life services, with full-time hours and rotating shifts. Preference given to candidates willing to work in Scranton, PA and who have a GED or prior

Qualifications

• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Willingness to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
• Willingness to work full-time 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with rotating days/weekends/holidays.
• Willingness to complete 8 hours of training and provide certificate prior to hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom learning, clinical training toward Nurse Aide certification.
• Assist residents with daily care and support services.
• Maintain safe, clean resident rooms and follow infection control practices.
• Assist with meals, snacks, water, and documentation.
• Transport residents and assist with recreational and social activities.
• Restock supplies, assist with admissions and room readiness, report safety concerns.

Job description

Start a rewarding health care career with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as an Aide Trainee at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated team that provides around-the-clock care for veterans and their spouses while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to advance into a Nurse Aide position. From assisting residents with daily needs to helping them participate in activities, your contributions will have a positive impact every day. If you are caring, motivated, and eager to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to begin your journey in health care. Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

As an Aide Trainee, you will complete classroom instruction and hands-on training designed to prepare you for certification as a Nurse Aide. You will assist with resident care, daily support services, safety practices, and quality-of-life activities while developing valuable skills in a residential care setting. As a Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Development: Complete classroom learning, clinical training, and developmental assignments to build nursing care knowledge and skills
• Resident Support: Respond to call bells, assist with basic needs, and communicate resident concerns and clinical requests to nursing staff
• Safe Environment: Maintain clean resident rooms, remove hazards, and follow infection control practices
• Meal Assistance: Distribute meals, snacks, water, and nourishments, encourage intake, and complete assigned documentation
• Activity Participation: Transport residents and assist with recreational, social, therapeutic, and community-based activities
• Unit Operations: Restock supplies, clean equipment, assist with admissions and room readiness, and report safety concerns or unusual behavior

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 (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and weekends, and every other holiday.
• Training Certification:Will be obtained during a 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) classroom orientation. You will work a flexible schedule for classes and clinical assignments as needed.
• 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 be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
• Willingness to work full-time 2nd shift (3:00PM to 11:30 PM), or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), including rotating days, weekends, and every other holiday after certification is obtained
• Willingness to complete 8 hours of training and provide certificate of successfully passing prior to hire
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED
• Work experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals

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.