Aide Trainee - Torrance State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Torrance (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health and Human Services, Torrance State Hospital, is seeking an Aide Trainee to learn patient care skills and support daily routines for residents.

Starting salary is $38,411 annually, with growth opportunities toward Nurse Aide. The position operates on a 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) full-time, with rotating weekends and mandatory training. Residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, training provided.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Conditional offer requires medical examination and drug screening.
• Criminal history reports clearance (PA State Police and FBI)

Responsibilities

• Patient Assistance: Support patients with daily living tasks and care routines
• Therapeutic Communication: Use effective communication during patient interactions and crisis situations
• Information Documentation: Record observations and patient information clearly and promptly
• 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 on and off grounds

Job description

Salary

$38,411.00 - $51,054.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59223-30001

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 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

00210973

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services/Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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

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 & ELIGIBILITY

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 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.