As an Aide Trainee with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will begin a rewarding path toward becoming a certified Nurse Aide. This role allows you to support veterans and their spouses by assisting with daily activities and learning hands-on care skills. You will gain knowledge through both classroom and clinical training. Become part of the Southwestern Veterans' Center team that values dedication, respect, and personal growth.
Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.This role focuses on learning the skills needed to provide reliable, supportive care to residents while completing required training toward Nurse Aide certification. The work helps ensure that residents receive the daily assistance and attention they need. As an Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
- Training Participation: Attend classroom instruction and complete clinical learning to develop direct care skills
- Resident Assistance: Support residents with basic tasks, comfort needs, and movement throughout the facility
- Care Environment: Maintain clean, orderly resident areas and use infection control practices during all duties
- Meal Support: Help transport meal trays, encourage intake, and document required information
- Equipment Care: Clean basic medical equipment and ensure resident supplies are stocked
- Resident Engagement: Assist residents during activities, programs, and social events both on and off the unit
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and every other weekend is required. Schedule adjustments will occur to accommodate schooling.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- DMVA is pleased to announce the launch of a Nursing Referral Program, promoting the hiring and retention of nursing staff at Pennsylvania’s veterans homes. Under this program, both referring employees and referred candidates may be eligible for payments of up to $4,000.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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 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 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.
- 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 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.