Nurse Aide Trainee — 2nd Shift, Full-Time

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aide Trainee at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home in Duncansville, PA. The role provides training to become a certified Nurse Aide while supporting veterans and their spouses with compassionate care and resident well-being.

You will participate in formal training, gain hands-on experience, and work on daily activities, safety, meals, and activities while developing caregiving skills for future certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom instruction and perform supervised work activities to develop skills for Nurse Aide certification.
• Assist residents with daily needs, respond to call bells, advocate for concerns, promote comfort and well-being.
• Maintain clean, safe resident areas; identify hazards; apply infection control procedures and use protective equipment.
• Distribute meal trays, provide between-meal nourishments, aid in feeding when authorized and supervised.
• Support residents during appointments, activities, outings, and social programs; ensure safe transport within the facility.
• Record care information, contribute to care planning, and report safety concerns or equipment issues.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aide Trainee at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home in Duncansville, PA. The role provides training to become a certified Nurse Aide while supporting veterans and their spouses with compassionate care and resident well-being.

You will participate in formal training, gain hands-on experience, and work on daily activities, safety, meals, and activities while developing caregiving skills for future certification.