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Aide Trainee - Ebensburg Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$37,660 - $50,053
per year
Type
Closes
April 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job at Ebensburg Center involves training to help care for vulnerable people by assisting nursing staff with daily tasks and support.
You'll start with classroom and on-the-job training to learn the basics, working under close supervision in a team-focused environment.
It's ideal for motivated beginners who enjoy helping others and are willing to commit to full-time shifts, including evenings and overtime.
Key Requirements
- No prior experience required; full training provided through classroom, computer-based, and on-the-job methods
- Pennsylvania residency required
- Ability to perform essential job functions, including direct care under supervision
- Successful completion of medical examination and drug screening
- Availability for full-time 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM) with rotating schedule and required overtime
- Willingness to attend initial training hours (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM) and occasional travel
Full Job Description
Are you interested in caring for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? Ebensburg Center is seeking full-time Aide Trainees. Apply today to join our team of dedicated caregivers!
Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Ebensburg Center!
Requirements
As an Aide Trainee, you will attend formal classroom training sessions and receive on-the-job training assignments to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assist nursing staff in the direct and daily care of individuals. Training is achieved through formal classroom instruction, computer-based training, reading assignments, and behavioral observation of individuals. You will receive on-the-job training in nonprofessional direct care methods, techniques, and procedures. As knowledge and skills are acquired, further developmental assignments are given in actual work situations. Training and work assignments are performed under the close supervision and review of higher-level staff.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM)
- Work hours during training are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Rotating schedule: 7 days on, 2 days off; 8 days on, 4 days off.
- Travel: As needed
- Overtime: Is required
- Shift work: No
- May change based on operational needs.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- No previous experience needed, training provided.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening test.
- 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).
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.
Additional Information
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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