Nurse Aide
About the role
This position provides daily care and support to residents while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and respectful living environment. The role includes assisting with personal care, monitoring resident needs, and supporting treatment plans under the direction of licensed staff.
Responsibilities
- Aid residents with daily living tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility
- Observe resident conditions and report changes to nursing staff during rounds and shift updates
- Deliver meal trays, help residents eat, and provide between-meal nourishment as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized environment and remove hazards to support resident safety
- Make beds, change linens, organize belongings, and assist with room cleanliness
- Move residents safely by wheelchair or stretcher and escort them to appointments or activities
Qualifications
- 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
- 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. Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance, is required.
Benefits
Full-time employment, 80 hours biweekly. Work schedule is 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM) and 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 7:15 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend.
Pay
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.
Schedule
Full-time employment, 80 hours biweekly. Work schedule is 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM) and 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 7:15 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend.