Corrections Nurse Aide — Full-Time Health Care Support

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Nurse Aide at the State Correctional Institution Waymart to provide hands-on care and support individualized care plans in a structured corrections setting.

The role involves vital sign checks, personal care, mobility assistance, and health observation under licensed staff. It requires active Nurse Aide registration, basic training completion, CJIS background clearance, and the ability to perform essential duties. Shift work and full-time schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Aide registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Six months paid experience in care of geriatric or physically ill patients.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass CJIS background check.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, and collect samples as needed.
• Assist inmates with bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, and daily hygiene.
• Help lift/move inmates maintaining safety and comfort.
• Monitor health conditions and report changes to licensed staff.
• Enter care activities into the electronic health record and complete reports on schedule.
• Maintain clean and safe work spaces and follow facility policies.

Skills

Geriatric care experience

Nurse Aide tasks

Education

Nurse Aide Registry registration

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Nurse Aide at the State Correctional Institution Waymart to provide hands-on care and support individualized care plans in a structured corrections setting.

The role involves vital sign checks, personal care, mobility assistance, and health observation under licensed staff. It requires active Nurse Aide registration, basic training completion, CJIS background clearance, and the ability to perform essential duties. Shift work and full-time schedule apply.