Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Nurse Aide in Spring City, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4600952 THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-90506 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 16, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. If you are an ambitious and confident caretaker who is passionate about providing excellent care to veterans and their spouses, we have a wonderful opportunity for you!The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Southeastern Veterans' Center, is seeking part-time Nurse Aides. We offer a chance to be part of a team committed to ensuring our nation's heroes receive top-notch care. If you are dedicated to providing outstanding resident care, this role might be ideal for you!
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 Southeastern Veterans' Center team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days per week. From helping our residents prepare for their day to assisting them with participating in exciting activities, you will play a huge role in their well-being. 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. In this position, you will play a key part in residents' care plans by attending and actively engaging in interdisciplinary team meetings, where you will help discuss treatment plans and develop personalized interventions to meet each resident's rehabilitation or maintenance goals. You will monitor residents' conditions and report any changes to the professional nursing staff. Your responsibilities include answering call bells, assisting with care needs, and conducting rounds during your shift. You will also participate in shift-to-shift reports with other personnel. 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, 40 hours biweekly Work hours are 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) or 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. Shifts will rotate days and weekends, with a requirement to work every other weekend. Hourly Rate: 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 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.
Special Requirement: 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 applicati n 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.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.
