Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Aide Trainee at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton to begin a health care career. You will train toward Nurse Aide certification while assisting veterans and their spouses with daily needs.

You will work in a residential care setting, with 2nd or 3rd shift hours, rotating days and weekends after certification. This role emphasizes care, safety, and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Willingness to work full-time 2nd/3rd shifts with rotating days.
• Experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom and hands-on training to become Nurse Aide.
• Assist residents with daily needs and participate in activities.
• Maintain safe, clean resident rooms and follow infection control practices.
• Distribute meals, snacks, water, and nourishments; document as required.
• Transport residents and support recreational and social activities.
• Restock supplies and assist with admissions and room readiness.

Skills

Willingness to work shifts

Rotating schedule

Care for elderly

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Training certificate prior to hire

Job description

Salary

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

City

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18503

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-62285

Closing Date

11/14/2026 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

00134580

Bureau / Division

Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center / Nursing

Worksite Address

401 Penn Avenue

Contact

Contact Name: Leann Marzani
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

The Position

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.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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).

Accommodations

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.