Aide Trainee - Danville State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Danville State Hospital, operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has openings for Aide-Trainee positions. This entry-level role offers training and opportunities for advancement within the department of Human Services.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health, supporting mobility, participating in programs, ensuring safety, and documenting communications for the care team. The 2nd shift carries a $1.25/hour differential; parking is free.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Daily Living Support: Assist consumers with personal care routines and ADLs
• Health Monitoring: Record observations and report changes in consumer conditions
• Mobility Assistance: Help consumers move safely, including transfers
• Program Participation: Support consumers during activities, appointments, and therapeutic programs
• Safety Practices: Follow proper procedures for emergencies, equipment use, and infection control
• Communication Duties: Document information clearly and share updates with the care team

Skills

No experience required

Job description

The Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital is looking for dedicated individuals to work in our facility. We are seeking hardworking, enthusiastic, and compassionate employees to join our team. The Danville State Hospital has many opportunities for Aide-Trainees. These are entry level positions with lots of room for advancement.

Join Danville State Hospital in this extremely important work providing care for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Daily Living Support: Assist consumers with personal care routines and activities of daily living
• Health Monitoring: Record observations and report changes in consumer conditions
• Mobility Assistance: Help consumers move safely, including positioning, walking, and transfers
• Program Participation: Support consumers during activities, appointments, and therapeutic programs
• Safety Practices: Follow proper procedures for emergencies, equipment use, and infection control
• Communication Duties: Document information clearly and share updates with the care team

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position m ay be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule including weekends and holidays
• Overtime as needed
• May change based on operational needs
• Shift differential as follows: 2nd shift - $1.25/hour
• FREE PARKING!
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,411.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous experience needed, training provided.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening test.
• 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.