Aide Trainee - Torrance State Hospital (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Torrance State Hospital seeks an Aide Trainee to learn patient care skills and support daily routines in a hospital setting. You will assist residents with daily activities and work with a team to ensure compassionate care.

There is a 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch, rotating weekends off. Training is provided; starting salary is $38,411 per year and applicants must meet PA residency requirements.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; training provided.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Conditional offer requires satisfactory medical examination and drug screening.
• Position falls under Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Background checks including PA State Police and FBI clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living tasks and care routines.
• Use therapeutic communication during interactions and crises.
• Record observations and patient information clearly and promptly.
• Collaborate with supervisors, nurses, and staff to complete assignments.
• Follow hospital policies, infection control methods, and proper equipment use.
• Escort patients to appointments, activities, and visits on and off grounds.

Job description

THE POSITION

If you are seeking a wonderful opportunity as an Aide Trainee caring for our residents, with growth opportunity into a Nurse Aide, this job is for you! The Department of Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking hard-working and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Torrance State Hospital offers their residents superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident Aide Trainee committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on learning patient care skills and supporting daily routines in a hospital setting. As a Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Assistance: Support patients with daily living tasks and care routines
• Therapeutic Communication: Use effective communication skills during patient interactions and crisis situations
• Information Documentation: Record observations and patient information clearly and in a timely manner
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors, nurses, and staff to complete assignments and adapt to changes
• Safety Practices: Follow hospital policies, infection control methods, and proper equipment use
• Patient Escorting: Accompany patients to appointments, activities, and visits both on and off grounds

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

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (2nd shift) with 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule with every 3rd weekend off.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Please Note: 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELLIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 Guidelines.
• You 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.
• 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).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.