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Aide Trainee
Salary
$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually
Location
Erie County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-30449
Department
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors
Opening Date
08/01/2025
Closing Date
8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30001
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
N1
Pay Group
ST02
Bureau / Division Code
00134180
Bureau / Division
Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
Worksite Address
560 East 3rd Street
City
Erie, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16507
Contact Name
Robert Orton
Contact Phone
814.878.4922
Contact Email
rorton@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Help Pennsylvania's veterans while learning valuable skills that lead to a new and exciting career! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is currently seeking ambitious and compassionate people to provide care and support to live an active and healthy life to the residents at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. If you are looking forward to a rewarding opportunity to grow from an Aide Trainee to a Nurse Aide, this is the perfect position for you!
Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) 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 complete on-site and off-site training to become a Nurse Aide. You will attend formal classroom training sessions and receive on-the-job training assignments to develop the knowledge and skills to provide non-professional nursing care. In this position, you will receive clinical site training in hands-on non-professional direct care methods, techniques, and procedures. You will also make rounds with the nursing staff at the beginning and end of each shift. You can expect to answer call bells and assist with basic tasks, transport and distribute meal trays, and change and distribute linens. Additionally, you will assist residents during scheduled activities and programs as directed.
This position is a starting step to a Nurse Aide position. Upon completion of an 8-hour training course and successfully passing the competency exam, the 16-hour classroom course, and an 80-hour orientation program, you would promote into a Nurse Aide position.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50607083) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Willing and able to work in Erie, PA
Willing and able to work a full-time, 2nd-shift position (after certification is obtained on 8-4:30 shift classroom orientation)
Willing and able to work rotating days and weekends
Willing and able to complete 8-hour online training course prior to hire
Previous experience in the care of geriatric or physically ill individuals
Possession of 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 willnot 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.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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Preferred Qualification - This position is in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Erie County, PA?
Yes
No
02
Preferred Qualification - This is a full-time permanent position for the 2:45pm-11:15 pm shift (after certification is obtained on a 8-4:30 shift classroom orientation). Are you willing to work this 2nd shift (2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.) Rotating Days & Weekends?
Yes
No
03
Preferred Qualification - This is a training position, this position will require Complete 8-hour online training course prior to hire. (https://educate.ahcancal.org/products/temporary-nurse-aide#tab-product\tab\course_overview) Are you willing to complete this training and provide a certificate of successfully passing the exam?
Yes
No
04
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the care of geriatric or physically ill individuals?
5 years or more
More than 4 but less than 5 years
More than 3 but less than 4 years
More than 2 but less than 3 years
More than 1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
05
Preferred Qualification - Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
