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Nurse Aide

harrisburg, PA

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About this opportunity

State of Pennsylvania lists this Nurse Aide opportunity in harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Salary: $45,171.00 - $57,772.00 Annually

Location : Blair County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-

Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division: MV Nrsg Hollidaysburg

Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/5/ :59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30320

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: N1

Pay Group: ST03

Bureau / Division Code:

Bureau / Division: Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home

Worksite Address: 138 Veterans Boulevard

City: Duncansville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16635

Contact Name: Anna Riley

Contact Email:

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N- WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

As a Nurse Aide for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will help create a comfortable and supportive environment for residents at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. This role allows you to build strong connections with veterans and their spouses while supporting their daily well-being. You will be part of a team that values commitment, respect, and exceptional care. Step into a role where your work truly matters.

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on providing direct support and non-professional nursing care for residents in a respectful and organized environment. The position supports licensed professionals and helps ensure residents receive safe, attentive, and consistent care. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:

Resident Support: Assist residents with daily living tasks including bathing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and meals, while helping maintain comfort and dignity

Care Monitoring: Observe resident conditions, report changes to nursing staff, answer call bells, and participate in shift reports

Safety Assistance: Apply safety devices, gather vital data, support mobility needs, and ensure resident areas remain hazard free

Room Maintenance: Maintain tidy resident spaces, change linens, organize supplies, and support admissions or room changes

Documentation: Record all provided care and services to comply with regulatory and facility requirements

Team Collaboration: Maintain positive working relationships, follow established procedures, and participate in staff training and improvement efforts

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and holidays. 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 $45,171.00 (before taxes).

DMVA is pleased to announce the 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.

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.

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 Requirements: 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.

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 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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents? Yes

No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry? Yes

No

04

If yes, please list your certification number and expiration date below. If you do not have a certification, please list N/A in the text box.

Required Question

Worksite address

harrisburg, PA, 17124, US

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