Aide Trainee

Reference #: 4578585The Position

Are you interested in an entry-level position assisting veterans? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is seeking hard-working, passionate, and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses superior care.We offer wonderful opportunities for Aide Trainees to care for our residents, as well as growth opportunity into a Nurse Aide. If you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!Watch this video 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!Descriptions of Work

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days a week. From helping our residents prepare for their day to assisting them to participate in exciting activities, you will play a huge role in their day. Through this day-to-day contact with our residents, you will have the ability to positively impact their quality of life by providing the best possible care.This position is a starting step to a Nurse Aide position. Upon completion of an 8-hour training course, as well as successfully passing the competency exam, the 16-hour classroom course, and an 80-hour orientation program you will promote to a Nurse Aide. If you are interested in making a difference by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing injury and disease, and assuring the safe delivery of quality health care, join our supportive team today!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment (8-hours/day; 40-hours/week)

Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), including rotating days and weekends. Once classes begin you will work 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday for roughly a month and a half. Upon graduation, you will resume working 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), including rotating days and weekends.

Lunch Period: 30-minutes

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 & Eligbility, Qualifications

Additional Requirement:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Willing to work in the city of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania

Willing to work full-time on 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), including rotating days and weekends. This schedule will be implemented after certification is obtained, following a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift classroom orientation.

Completion of an 8-hour online training course atAHCA Educationprior to hire, and providing a certificate of completion is preferred, but not required.

Work experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess a high school diploma or equivalentLegal 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:

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 towww.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.Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, "Apply Now". Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking "Apply for this job". Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.