Nurse Aide Trainee (Aide Trainee) Southwestern Veterans' Center

THE POSITION

Are you interested in an entry-level position helping veterans? The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Southwestern Veterans' Center is currently seeking dedicated and caring individuals. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care. We have wonderful opportunities for Aide Trainees to care for our residents with growth opportunity into a Nurse Aide.

If you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!

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DESCRIPTION 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 assisting in providing the best possible care.

This position is a starting step to a Nurse Aide position. Upon completion of a training course and successfully passing the competency exam, the classroom course, and an orientation program through an accredited school, you would promote into a Nurse Aide position.

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

• Full-time employment.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Entrance into the Aide Trainee Program will not begin until you have shadowed with a certified nurse aide and have worked within our facility assisting our residents. You may be removed from the program if you are unable to attend every class and clinical assignment.
• Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with 30-minute lunch. Rotating schedule, flexible days/times based on schooling schedule.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• You must understand that failure to report for scheduled work day/time may lead to your removal from the nurse aide certification program.
• You must be able to work hours other than those listed as the work schedule start and end times in order to accommodate classroom and clinical instruction.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must be able to attend schooling in an outside location which may be outside of Allegheny County.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Long term care experience or experience caring for the elderly.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.

How to Apply:

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• 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).
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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 [email protected].

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.

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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, six 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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.