Aide Trainee

About the role

Become an Aide Trainee with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and step into a career full of purpose. At the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, you will learn valuable hands-on skills while supporting the daily well-being of veterans and their spouses. This role gives you room to grow through structured training, teamwork, and meaningful care experiences. Start a path where your commitment and compassion make a powerful impact.

Responsibilities

• Attend online, classroom, orientation, and on-the-job training to develop skills for resident care and prepare for promotion to Nurse Aide
• Assist residents with basic needs, mobility, and daily activities
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe environments throughout resident areas
• Clean and prepare medical and mobility equipment as needed
• Record resident information through written and electronic systems
• Distribute trays, encourage eating, and participate with feeding assistance under supervision

Requirements

• Possess a GED or a high school diploma
• Able to perform essential job functions
• Pass a medical examination as part of a conditional offer of employment
• Submit and obtain approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance, under the Older Adult Protective Services Act

Schedule

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 weekends.

Pay

Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.