Certified Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide)

Reference #: 4549300

THE POSITION

Are you a Certified Nurse Aide who would like to work with an amazing team whose main goal is to ensure our nation's heroes receive the best care possible? If so, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Southwestern Veterans' Center, is seeking full-time nurse aides for all shifts. The ideal candidate is a hardworking, compassionate, and caring individual who is devoted to taking care of our long-term care residents. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated and superior care.If you are an ambitious and confident individual dedicated to providing quality resident care, this job is for you! Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the Southwestern Veterans' Center team, apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days per 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 wellbeing. 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.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; 80 hours biweekly

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with a 30-minute lunch.

Rotating days and weekends, working every other weekend is required.

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 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.

Additional Requirement:You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualification:Previous long-term care experience is preferred.

Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment may 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.

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).

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 disabilit es 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 in advance of your interview date.#CWOPAThe 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.