Aide Trainee

About the Role

Start a rewarding health care career with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as an Aide Trainee at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. This role involves working alongside a dedicated team providing around-the-clock care for veterans and their spouses while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to advance into a Nurse Aide position.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete classroom instruction and hands-on training to prepare for Nurse Aide certification.
• Assist with resident care, daily support services, safety practices, and quality-of-life activities.
• Respond to call bells and assist with basic needs.
• Communicate resident concerns and clinical requests to nursing staff.
• Maintain clean resident rooms and follow infection control practices.
• Distribute meals, snacks, and nourishments, encourage intake, and complete assigned documentation.
• Transport residents and assist with recreational, social, therapeutic, and community-based activities.
• Restock supplies, clean equipment, assist with admissions, and report safety concerns.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work rotating days and weekends, and every other holiday.
• Training Certification will be obtained during a 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) classroom orientation. Flexible schedule for classes and clinical assignments as needed.
• No telework option.
• Salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Work experience caring for geriatric or physically ill individuals is preferred.
• Willingness to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania (preferred).
• Willingness to work full-time 2nd or 3rd shift, including rotating days, weekends, and every other holiday after certification (preferred).
• Willingness to complete 8 hours of training and provide certificate of successfully passing prior to hire (preferred).

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination.
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Application Instructions

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for eligibility.
• Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may lead to elimination from consideration.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation purposes only.