Nurse Aide - South Mountain Restoration Center (1st Shift)

About the Role

The Department of Human Services is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide who enjoys caring for others and helping them reach their goals. In this position, you will assist residents with daily needs, support therapeutic routines, and help create a positive living environment. This is an opportunity to bring comfort, stability, and encouragement to those who rely on your care.

Responsibilities

• Resident Care: Provide personal hygiene support, meet physical and emotional needs, and maintain safe living conditions.
• Rehabilitation Support: Assist staff with restorative programs that help residents reach their highest potential.
• Therapeutic Interaction: Use communication skills and crisis prevention techniques while advocating for residents.
• Care Planning: Participate in team meetings, discuss treatment goals, and help maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
• Daily Instruction: Teach residents basic tasks, assist with meals, and apply infection control techniques.
• Status Communication: Report changes in resident condition or environment through verbal or written updates.

Schedule

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours are 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays in accordance with the assigned schedule. Telework is not an option for this position.

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.

Special Requirement: 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.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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 PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Examination Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide and is valid for this specific posting only. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Results will be provided via email.