Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, offers an Aide Trainee role focused on hands‑on daily care and structured training. You will participate in classroom and on‑the‑job training to prepare for Nurse Aide promotion, support residents with daily activities, and help maintain a safe, clean environment under supervision.

Positions are full‑time on the 2:45 PM–11:15 PM shift with rotating days and weekends.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend online, classroom, orientation, and on‑the‑job training to develop skills for resident care and prepare for promotion to Nurse Aide.
• Resident Support: Assist residents with basic needs, mobility, and daily activities.
• Safety Maintenance: Maintain clean, organized, and safe environments throughout resident areas.
• Equipment Care: Clean and prepare medical and mobility equipment as needed.
• Documentation Tasks: Record resident information through written and electronic systems.
• Meal Assistance: Distribute trays, encourage eating, and participate with feeding assistance under supervision.

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

THE POSITION

Become an Aide Trainee with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and step into a career full of purpose. At the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, you will learn valuable hands‑on skills while supporting the daily well‑being of veterans and their spouses. This role gives you room to grow through structured training, teamwork, and meaningful care experiences. Start a path where your commitment and compassion make a powerful impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on learning the skills needed to provide daily care and support for residents at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. You will gain both classroom and hands‑on training to become fully prepared for this important role. As an Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend online, classroom, orientation, and on‑the‑job training to develop skills for resident care and prepare for promotion to Nurse Aide
• Resident Support: Assist residents with basic needs, mobility, and daily activities
• Safety Maintenance: Maintain clean, organized, and safe environments throughout resident areas
• Equipment Care: Clean and prepare medical and mobility equipment as needed
• Documentation Tasks: Record resident information through written and electronic systems
• Meal Assistance: Distribute trays, encourage eating, and participate with feeding assistance under supervision

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Additional Requirements

• You must possess a GED or a high school diploma.
• 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.