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GovernmentJobs.com lists this Nurse Aide opportunity in spring city, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Aide Position
Are you ready to build a career that offers more than just a paycheck? The Nurse Aide position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is a meaningful opportunity to serve those who once served our country. This role allows you to make a real difference in the daily lives of residents at the Southeastern Veterans' Center through dependable care and genuine compassion. Your efforts help create a warm and welcoming environment where each resident feels respected and valued. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!
This role focuses on giving daily care and support to residents in a respectful and safe environment. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:
Resident Care: Assist residents with daily living tasks such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility based on their care plans
Safety Support: Apply basic safety devices and report any unsafe conditions or changes in resident behavior to nursing staff
Observation Duties: Observe resident conditions and share important information with professional staff to support their care needs
Room Upkeep: Maintain clean, comfortable, and organized resident rooms and help with linen changes and supply restocking
Transport Assistance: Move and escort residents safely to appointments, activities, or other areas as needed
Documentation Tasks: Record care and services accurately on required forms to meet facility and regulatory standards
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 will be determined from the following shifts, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days and weekends.
1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM)
2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM)
3rd shift (11:15 PM to 7:45 AM)
Overtime: As needed
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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
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.
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.
Worksite address
spring city, PA, 19475, US
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