Nurse Aide

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing Referral Program

Job summary

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) invites applications for a Nurse Aide at the Southwestern Veterans' Center to provide non-professional nursing care for veterans and their spouses under licensed staff supervision.

You will assist with daily living activities, observe changes in condition, document care, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts; telework is not available, and a Nursing Referral Program may apply.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry, or six months of paid geriatric care experience.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and assist residents with daily care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily care needs and observe changes in condition
• Provide help with bathing, grooming, meals, mobility, and restorative activities
• Apply safety measures and maintain a safe environment
• Move residents using wheelchairs or stretchers and accompany to appointments
• Document care and services according to required standards
• Organize resident areas and assist with belongings during admissions or transfers

Skills

Active Nurse Aide Registration

Geriatric care experience

Job description

Become a Nurse Aide with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and play an important part in supporting the health and well-being of our residents. You will make a positive impact each day by helping veterans and their spouses live with comfort and dignity. You will join a cohesive team that values respect, compassion, and service. This is a meaningful opportunity to grow your skills and build connections at the Southwestern Veterans' Center.

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.

This role focuses on providing non-professional nursing care for veterans and their spouses in a long-term care home while supporting licensed staff. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Support:Assist residents with daily care needs and observe changes in their condition
• Daily Living Tasks:Provide help with bathing, grooming, meals, mobility, and restorative programs
• Safety Measures:Apply safety devices, gather basic health data, and ensure a safe environment
• Resident Transport:Move residents safely by wheelchair or stretcher and escort them to appointments
• Recordkeeping:Document care and services according to required standards
• Room Care:Organizeresident areas and assist with belongings during admissions or transfers

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and be required to work every other weekend.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

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.

Special Requirement

• 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 Requirement

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Previous long-term care experience

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.

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.

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