Nurse Aide (Multiple Vacancies)

Reference #: 4652685
THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-93450 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 2024.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, is seeking hard-working, passionate, and caring people to care for residents in the largest of six veterans homes in the Commonwealth. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvanias veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will join our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff to provide 24-hour care, seven days a 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 daily lives. 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. Find fulfillment in your work and make a difference in the lives of others with our team!

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 are second shift 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, and rotating days and weekends.
Working every other weekend is required.
Salary: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 Requirements:

Positions assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility require 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

How to Apply:
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.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 n 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.