Aide Trainee

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks an Aide Trainee at the Southeast Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA. You will learn to provide basic resident care, assist nursing staff, and participate in daily routines to ensure safety and comfort for residents.

The role offers structured training, shift rotations, and opportunities to grow skills in a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Training Participation: Attend classroom sessions and complete on-the-job training to build caregiving skills.
• Care Assistance: Support residents with basic needs and assist nursing staff with care requests.
• Safety Checks: Maintain secure resident areas by removing hazards and using infection control methods.
• Meal Support: Transport food items, distribute trays, and promote intake through regular nourishment activities.
• Resident Transport: Move residents to activities, appointments, and events using approved equipment.
• Equipment Cleaning: Clean medical devices and mobility equipment to support safe daily use.

Job description

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

Location: Chester County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-57733

Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division: MV Nrsg Sevc

Opening Date: 09/11/2026

Closing Date: 9/15/2026 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: Southeast Veterans' Center/Nursing

Worksite Address: 1 Veterans Drive

City: Spring City, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19475

Contact Name: Desiree Cortes

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the southeastern veterans center as an aide trainee and take part in meaningful work that supports the well-being of our residents. This role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers the chance to grow new skills while providing assistance to veterans. You will learn and contribute in a team that values compassion and dedication. Step into a role that makes a real impact every day! Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on completing training that prepares you to provide basic care and support to residents in a long-term care setting. The role involves steady learning and active participation in daily routines that ensure safety and comfort. As an Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend classroom sessions and complete on-the-job training to build caregiving skills
• Care Assistance: Support residents with basic needs and assist nursing staff with care requests
• Safety Checks: Maintain secure resident areas by removing hazards and using proper infection control methods
• Meal Support: Transport food items, distribute trays, and promote intake through regular nourishment activities
• Resident Transport: Move residents to activities, appointments, and events using approved equipment
• Equipment Cleaning: Clean medical devices and mobility equipment to support safe daily 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: Prior to attending school, you will work 1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM). After attending school, you will work 1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM) if available, 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), or 3rd shift (11:15 PM to 7:45 AM). Working every other weekend is required. All shifts include a 30‑minute lunch.
• 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 Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania
• Willingness to work full‑time 1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), or 3rd shift (11:15 PM to 7:45 AM), including rotating days and weekends. This schedule will be implemented after certification is obtained.
• Willingness to complete training and provide a certification of successfully passing the exam. The position requires 120 hours of training with 42 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of lab practice held at our partner location; the remaining 54 hours will take place at a clinical site near the school you attend.
• 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.