Aide Trainee (2nd Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital
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Aide Trainee (2nd Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital
Salary
$37,660.00 - $50,053.00 Annually
Location
Berks County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-47478-30001
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Wernersville St Hosp
Opening Date
04/14/2026
Closing Date
4/28/2026 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
00210781
Bureau / Division
Department of Human Services/Wernersville State Hospital
Worksite Address
160 Main Street
City
Wernersville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19565
Contact Name
Talent Management Section
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Wernersville State Hospital is seeking hard working, passionate, and caring people who want to make a positive difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable citizens. Apply today for a rewarding career as an Aide Trainee!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Aide Trainee, you will deliver direct patient care using patient-centered approaches to mentally ill consumers; assist patients in all activities of daily living, including bathing, shampooing, oral hygiene, and eating; escort consumers to on- and off-grounds appointments; provide nursing care for consumers with risk of suicide; and respond to medical emergencies. You will also attend all trainings as directed, report all changes and incidents to the charge nurse, document changes and incidents in the consumers' chart, and act as a patient advocate so the rights of the consumers are protected.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in th e position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50253109) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours:
2nd shift, 3:20 PM - 11:20 PM, with 2 fifteen-minute paid breaks - no lunch
Hours of work during training: 1st shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
May change based on operational needs.
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Overtime: As required and subject to emergency call in.
Travel: as needed
FREE PARKING!
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position
Salary:Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
No previous experience needed, training provided.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
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 willnotbe 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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 thisposition.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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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.
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1st Shift - Are you willing to work 1st shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.
Yes
No
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2nd Shift - Are you willing to work 2nd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.
Yes
No
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSTRUCTS CONSUMERS IN DAILY LIVING SKILLS
Instructs consumers in activities of daily living such as: personal hygiene, dressing, table manners, bathing, etc.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each basic self-care skill(s) in which you have instructedany individuals. Select all that apply.
Personal hygiene (brushing teeth, nail care, shaving, toileting, etc.)
Dressing (choosing appropriate clothing based upon the season and occasion)
Table manners (proper use of utensils and passing plates of food)
Bathing and hair care including the importance of regular care
I have no experience related to this work behavior
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In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMPLETES HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES
Maintains cleanliness of wards, living areas, or buildings including emptying trash containers, emptying bedpans/bedside urinals, and cleaning living areas and bathrooms. Washes individuals' medical equipment, instruments, basins, bedpans, and urinals.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each duty you have completed forindividuals in your care. Select all that apply.
Emptied trash containers
Emptied bedpans/urinals
Cleaned living areas and/or bathrooms
Washed medical equipment
Performed housecleaning duties (wiping spills, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.)
I have no experience related to this work behavior
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In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DOCUMENTATION
Records/reports required information regarding training plans/support actions related to meal consumption, fluid intake, behavioral issues/symptoms, showering, toileting, exercising, and program participation (work, church, or programs of interest). This monitoring of the consumer's ISP (Individual Support Plan) helps to ensure maximum effectiveness of services toward meeting the consumer's needs.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each activity for which you have completed required documentation. Select all that apply.
Meal consumption/fluid intake
Behavioral issues/mental health symptoms
Showering
Toileting
Exercising
Program participation (work, church, programs of interest)
I have no experience related to this work behavior
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In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TAKES/MEASURES VITAL SIGNS AND ADMINISTERS FIRST AID
Assesses vital signs by taking consumers' temperature, pulse, and respiration. Administers first aid as needed, applies simple dressings, applies supportive/ restrictive devices, and assists with giving enemas as directed by physicians, registered nurses, or other professionals.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each duty you have performed foranyindividuals. Select all that apply.
Assessed vital signs (taking temperature, pulse, and respiration)
Administered first aid
Applied supportive/restrictive devices (seatbelts, laptrays, splints, or braces)
Administered enemas
I have no experience related to this work behavior
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In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENT
Selects and assists with the purchasing of appropriate furniture, equipment, entertainment items (movies, video games/systems, learning materials), and personal items in order to maximize the therapeutic environment for each consumer.
Work Activities
Select the box(es) for each of the following items you have selected/purchased in a therapeutic environment setting. Select all that apply.
Furniture
Equipment
Entertainment items (movies, video games/systems, learning materials)
Personal items
I have no experience related to this work behavior
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In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
