Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aide Trainee at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home to support residents with training, hands-on care, and teamwork. The position emphasizes compassionate service to veterans and provides structured on-the-job learning in a supportive environment.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM second shift, rotating weekends, and no telework option. Training and collaboration with nursing staff are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Preferred: prior experience 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

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.