Nurse Aide

Full Job Description

Join a dedicated team at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home where your compassion becomes the cornerstone of daily life for those who served. As a Nurse Aide, you will have an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with our nation's heroes while working in a supportive, professional environment that honors their legacy. By providing dignified care and support, you will make a tangible difference in the quality of life for our residents every single day. If you are ready to give back to those who gave so much, we invite you to start your rewarding career with us—apply today!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

Requirements

Working under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, you will provide essential support to residents by following their individualized care plans with precision and professionalism. Your clinical responsibilities will include monitoring and documenting key health indicators such as vital signs, height, and weight, as well as the careful collection of specimens for diagnostic testing. Throughout these tasks, you will be expected to maintain a safe environment for all residents by strictly adhering to established infection control protocols and universal health care precautions. Additionally, you will serve as a compassionate caregiver by assisting residents with their daily personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing, and thorough oral, hair, and nail care. Your role will also involve managing the comfort and nutrition of residents through tasks such as maintaining clean linens, distributing food trays, and providing assistance during meals. To ensure continuity of care, you will diligently record all services and observations, always treating each resident with the utmost dignity and respect.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (8 hours per day; 40 hours per week)
• Work hours are 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM (3rd shift), rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,294.00 (before taxes).
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.
• This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirement:

• 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.

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.