Aide Trainee - Warren State Hospital (2nd & 3rd Shifts)

About the role

This role supports patients who need guidance, care, and steady assistance throughout their daily activities. You will help them build skills and stability as they continue their mental health recovery.

Responsibilities

• Patient Support: Assist, educate, and encourage patients in all activities of daily living
• Care Techniques: Provide physical care and use approved lifting methods to position patients as needed
• Treatment Plans: Follow individualized care plans and support patients during their recovery process
• Safety Response: Respond to emergency situations and escort patients on and off hospital grounds
• Advocacy Role: Act as a patient advocate and support their well being in all care settings

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: No previous experience needed, training provided.

Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening. 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.

Benefits

The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,411.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours during training: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (1st shift), with a 30-minute lunch. Hours of work after training: 2nd shift 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM OR 3rd shift 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, with a 30-minute lunch. Rotating days off. Overtime and travel as needed. May change based on operational needs.

Free Parking

Free parking is provided.

Additional Information

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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.

Exam Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.