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Nurse Aide

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$21.23 - $27.15

per hour

Closes

January 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This part-time Nurse Aide position involves providing hands-on care to elderly veterans and their spouses in a Pennsylvania veterans' center, including tasks like monitoring health signs, helping with daily hygiene and meals, and keeping the environment safe.

It's a rewarding role for compassionate individuals who enjoy direct patient support and want to serve the community.

A good fit would be someone with prior experience in caring for older or ill patients, along with the required nursing aide certification.

Key Requirements

  • Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry
  • Six months of paid experience in caring for geriatric or physically ill patients or residents
  • Ability to perform essential job functions under supervision of a licensed nurse
  • Part-time schedule: 20 hours per week, rotating shifts including nights and every other weekend
  • No telework option; on-site work at Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Pennsylvania
  • Pass a medical examination as a condition of employment
  • Compliance with infection control procedures and universal precautions

Full Job Description

Are you looking to build a career that goes beyond a paycheck?

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking compassionate and dedicated part-time Nurse Aides to join our outstanding health care team.

In this vital role, you will provide superior nursing care to our resident veterans and their spouses at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center.

Do not miss this opportunity to transform your skills into meaningful service. Apply today and unlock a rewarding future where your work truly matters every day!


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. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

Requirements

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, you will assist residents in accordance with their individualized care plans. Duties include monitoring and recording vital signs, height, and weight, as well as collecting specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum. You will demonstrate compassion and respect as you assist with basic personal hygiene tasks, including hair, oral, and nail care, as well as bathing and dressing. Other daily tasks include making beds, distributing linens, serving food trays, assisting with feeding, and recording care and services performed. Additionally, you maintain a safe environment for residents and strictly follow infection control procedures and universal health care precautions.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Part-time employment, 8 hours per day, 20 hours per week
  • Work hours are 1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. Working every other weekend will be required.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Hourly rate: In some cases, the hourly rate may be non-negotiable.
  • 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.

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