Aide Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Erie, PA • 1d ago

Reference #: 5123031 THE POSITION

Take the first step into a rewarding career providing care for Pennsylvania's veterans and their families! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking hardworking, passionate, and caring individuals to become Aide Trainees at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. As a trainee, you will learn all the skills necessary to provide exceptional care for veterans at the home. Apply today if you are an ambitious and confident person and begin your journey to becoming a Nurse Aide dedicated to delivering outstanding resident care to American heroes!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will receive both classroom and on-the-job training to care for our veteran residents. After completing an 8-hour online course, 16-hour classroom session, and an 80-hour orientation program, you will be eligible for promotion to a Nurse Aide position. While training, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide non-professional rehabilitative nursing care and treatment. These responsibilities will include 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. Additionally, you will contribute to residents' Plans of Care by attending interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and develop individualized goals and methods.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, rotating schedule, with a 30-minute lunch. You will 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.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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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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