Aide Trainee

THE POSITION

We have an exciting opportunity for Nurse Aide Trainees If you are looking for a fulfilling career, we want to connect with you. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Hollidaysburg Veterans‘ Home (HVH) is on the lookout for hardworking, passionate, and caring individuals committed to supporting our residents. Our facility provides exceptional care for veterans and their spouses. If you are an ambitious and confident person dedicated to delivering outstanding resident care, this position is perfect 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

As an Aide Trainee, you will receive formal and hands-on training to care for our veteran residents. You will distribute meals, transport residents, and engage residents in social activities. You will also change linens, clean medical equipment, and respond to requests for snacks and water. After completing an 8-hour online course, a 16-hour classroom session, and an 80-hour orientation program, you will be eligible for promotion to a Nurse Aide position. Our dedicated nursing staff provides 24/7 care, assistance, and friendly conversation, bringing joy to the veterans and their spouses who call HVH home.

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM) and 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), with rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans‘ Preference tab or contact us at .

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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