Aide Trainee

Are you interested in an entry-level position helping veterans? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, is currently looking for dedicated and caring individuals. We have wonderful opportunities for Aide Trainees with the growth opportunity to become Nurse Aides. If you are hard-working and passionate about taking care of our residents, this is the job for you Join an amazing staff offering veterans and their spouses dedicated and superior care.

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As an Aide Trainee, you will complete a variety of tasks, such as distributing meals, transporting residents, and engaging in social activities. You will also be responsible for changing linens, cleaning medical equipment, and responding to requests for snacks and water. Your assistance and friendly conversations with residents will positively impact their quality of life by providing the best possible care. In this position, you will receive both formal and hands-on training. 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.

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 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days, including every other weekend.
• Work hours during training will be 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness and ability to work in Erie County, PA

• Willingness to work a full-time permanent position for the 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM shift.
• Willingness to complete online training course.
• Experience in the care of geriatric or physically ill individuals.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

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.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.