Aide Trainee Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4819034) Apply  Aide Trainee Salary $36,825.00 - $48,947.00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2025-18065 Department Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Division MV Nrsg Gjmvc Opening Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 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 00134780 Bureau / Division Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, Nursing Worksite Address 401 Penn Avenue City Scranton, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18503 Contact Name Patti Ziminskas Contact Phone 570.961.4306 Contact Email paziminska@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Start a new career helping Pennsylvania’s veterans! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is currently seeking compassionate and caring people to provide superior and dedicated care to the residents at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. If you are looking forward to an exciting and rewarding career as an Aide Trainee with growth opportunity into a Nurse Aide, apply today! 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 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 care methods 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=50607053) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 40 hours per week + Work hours are as follows with rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch break. + 2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM + 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM + Orientation will be 1st shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. + 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 (not required): + Willingness and ability to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania + Willingness to work a full-time permanent position for the 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM or 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM shift with rotating days and weekends (after certification is obtained on an 8 :00 AM to 4:30 PM shift classroom orientation) + Completion of an 8-hour online training course prior to hire and providing a certificate of completion + Work experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals + Be at least 18 years of age + Possession of a 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. In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants. 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). + 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.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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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 Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Lackawanna County, PA? + Yes + No 02 Preferred Qualification: This is a full-time permanent position for the 3:00pm-11:30pm shift or 11:00pm - 7:30am shift (after certification is obtained on an 8:00am-4:30pm shift classroom orientation). Are you willing to work this shift (3:00pm-11:30pm or 11:00pm - 7:30am) 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 or more years + 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: Are you at least 18 years of age? + Yes + No 06 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