Geriatric Care Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Geriatric Care Specialist to join our team at the State of Pennsylvania. In this essential role, you will be instrumental in implementing personalized care plans for inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart.

The estimated salary for this position is approximately $43,000 - $65,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. The Department of Corrections offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

In this position, your duties will involve monitoring and recording vital signs, height, and weight. You will collect specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum. Demonstrating compassion and respect, you will assist inmates with basic personal hygiene tasks, including hair, oral, and nail care, as well as bathing and dressing. Additionally, you will prepare and serve food trays, assist with feeding, and document eating habits. Daily tasks will include making beds and changing linens as needed. You will also strictly follow infection control procedures and universal health care precautions.

To be eligible for this position, you must have:

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

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including:

• Health coverage;
• Vision;
• Dental;
• Wellness programs;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid vacation;
• Paid sick leave;
• Military leave;
• Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays;
• Flexible work schedules;
• Work-from-home opportunities;

We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer a generous paid leave policy to support your personal and professional needs.