Nurse Aide

Davita Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent opportunity at a veterans' facility in Erie, PA for a Certified Nurse Aide, focused on compassionate care and daily assistance for residents. This part-time role involves providing essential services to enhance the quality of life for veterans and their spouses while working in a dedicated team environment.

Benefits

Nursing Referral Program with bonuses

Flexible schedules including rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Must have active registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Experience in care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, and daily activities.
• Report health changes to nursing staff and participate in their care.
• Deliver meals and support residents during activities.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

THE POSITION

If you have an active registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry, then we have a wonderful opportunity for a Certified Nurse Aide. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, is seeking hard working, passionate and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days a week. You will help our residents prepare for their day by assisting with bathing and dressing, distributing meals trays and nutritious snacks, completing Restorative Nursing Programs (RNP), and encouraging participation in exciting activities. This role requires solid care skills and compassion to be attentive and observant of resident conditions as well as promptly report health and behavioral changes to our professional nursing staff. In addition, you will collect specimens for lab work, transport residents, comfortably position residents on furniture, and apply safety devices such as anti-embolism stockings and boots. Through day-to-day contact with our residents, you will have the ability to positively impact their quality of life by providing the best possible care.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 40 hours biweekly
• Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule and every other weekend.
• Overtime as needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• DMVA is pleased to announce the launch of a Nursing Referral Program, promoting the hiring and retention of nursing staff at Pennsylvania's veterans homes. Under this program, both referring employees and referred candidates may be eligible for payments of up to $4,000.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.
• This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.