Aide Trainee

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking an Aide Trainee for the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie. You will learn essential resident care skills while supporting daily operations and helping veterans with dignity and respect.

In this role you will participate in training, assist with rounds, meals, and activities, and work on a 2nd shift schedule with opportunities to grow a health care career in a state facility.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Preferred qualification: previous experience working in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend classroom instruction and complete on-the-job training to learn care techniques.
• Care Assistance: Support daily resident needs including rounds, room organization, and safe environment checks.
• Basic Support: Respond to call bells, assist with simple requests, and communicate clinical needs to nursing staff.
• Meal Services: Help distribute trays, provide feeding assistance, and document information as assigned.
• Resident Activities: Assist residents during events, appointments, and recreational programs.
• Equipment Care: Clean medical equipment and maintain supplies for resident use.

Job description

Salary: $38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location: Erie County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-57058

Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division: MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors

Opening Date: 08/31/2026

Closing Date: 9/4/2026 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: 00134180

Bureau / Division: Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

Worksite Address: 560 East 3rd Street

City: Erie, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16507

Contact Name: Robert Orton

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you looking to build a rewarding health care career while giving back to those who served? As an Aide Trainee with the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, you will learn essential skills that support residents and strengthen daily operations. This position provides guidance, training, and opportunities to develop confidence in providing direct care. It is great for someone who enjoys helping others and wants to build a strong career foundation. Join a team dedicated to delivering respectful and compassionate service to veterans.

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the delivery of basic resident care and contributes to a safe, organized, and supportive environment. The role combines training, hands‑on practice, and teamwork to help residents reach their fullest potential. As an Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend classroom instruction and complete on-the-job training to learn care techniques
• Care Assistance: Support daily resident needs including rounds, room organization, and safe environment checks
• Basic Support: Respond to call bells, assist with simple requests, and communicate clinical needs to nursing staff
• Meal Services: Help distribute trays, provide feeding assistance, and document information as assigned
• Resident Activities: Assist residents during events, appointments, and recreational programs
• Equipment Care: Clean medical equipment and maintain supplies for resident use

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 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM (2nd shift), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule and every other weekend. Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• 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 Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Previous experience working in a long-term care facility

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.