Psychiatric Aide (2nd shift) - Danville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Psychiatric Aide at Danville State Hospital to provide direct care, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will support nursing staff and promote positive outcomes for individuals in care.

The role includes shift work, weekend/holiday assignments, and potential overtime, with a focus on compassionate care and confidentiality in a state hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Aide Trainee program or equivalent.
• Six months of care experience with mental health or physical illness or disabilities.
• Certification as a Nurse Aide through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and personal assistance for individuals.
• Record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Escort individuals to appointments and supervise activities.
• Provide trained assistance during medical or psychiatric emergencies.
• Document information and maintain confidentiality.
• Help maintain living areas and support nursing programs.

Education

Aide Trainee program completion

Six months of care experience

Nurse Aide certification

Job description

THE POSITION

Do you want a rewarding role where you make a real difference as a Psychiatric Aide for the Department of Human Services? This position gives you the opportunity to guide and support individuals as they work toward stability and comfort at Danville State Hospital. You will assist with daily care, activities, and safe living conditions. Choose a role where your commitment helps others thrive.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides direct care and support to individuals, assists with daily activities, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. It plays an important role in supporting nursing staff and promoting positive individual outcomes. As a Psychiatric Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Daily Support: Assist individuals with personal care, hygiene needs, and activities of daily living
• Health Monitoring: Record vital signs, observe changes, and report concerns to nursing staff
• Activity Assistance: Escort individuals to appointments and supervise program and leisure activities
• Emergency Response: Provide trained assistance during medical or psychiatric emergencies
• Communication Tasks: Document information, interact respectfully with individuals and families, and maintain confidentiality
• Care Participation: Help maintain living areas, follow safety procedures, and support nursing programs

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 are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), with a $1.25 per hour shift differential and a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays as assigned. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six months of experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals with mental health or physical illness or disabilities; or
• Certification as a Nurse Aide or Nursing Assistant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.