Reference #: 4507053 THE POSITION Are you interested in an entry-level position helping veterans? Are you an ambitious and confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care? This is the job is for you! The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is currently looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our nursing staff as an Aide Trainee. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to start a public service career and advance into a Nurse Aide. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care, so won't you join us by applying to this admirable adventure?

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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 providing the best possible care.

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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40-hour work week Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with 30-minute lunch, rotating days and weekends. When class begins, you will work 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for approximately one month, then you will return to the 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM shift. 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:

This position is located in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. You must be willing to work in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Willing and able to work a full-time for the 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM, including rotating days and weekends. This schedule will be implemented after certification is obtained, following an 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift classroom orientation. Willingness to complete an 8-hour online training course prior to hire. Experience in the care of care of geriatric or physically ill individuals. Be 18 years old or older. Earned 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. 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. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government j bs. 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.

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