Nurse Aide, Correctional Health Care — FT

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Canaan Township (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections at Waymart seeks a Nurse Aide to provide hands-on assistance within a structured setting, supporting individualized care plans and inmate well-being. You will assist with daily living tasks and help maintain safety and comfort under supervision.

This role includes vital sign checks, personal care, mobility assistance, health observation, record management, and environmental safety.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Aide registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.

Responsibilities

• Vital Sign Checks: Measure and record vital signs, height, and weight, and gather urine, feces, and sputum samples
• Personal Care Support: Assist inmates with bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, sleep tracking, and other daily hygiene needs
• Mobility Assistance: Help lift, position, and move inmates between beds, chairs, and other locations while maintaining comfort and safety
• Health Observation: Monitor physical conditions, note changes in habits or skin integrity, and report important health information
• Record Management: Enter care activities into the electronic health record and complete required reports on schedule
• Environmental Safety: Maintain clean and safe work spaces, identify hazards, sterilize equipment, and follow all facility policies and procedures

Skills

Nurse Aide Registration PA

Geriatric/Care Experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections at Waymart seeks a Nurse Aide to provide hands-on assistance within a structured setting, supporting individualized care plans and inmate well-being. You will assist with daily living tasks and help maintain safety and comfort under supervision.

This role includes vital sign checks, personal care, mobility assistance, health observation, record management, and environmental safety.