Nurse Aide

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Erie County, PA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Nurse Aide with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, you will take on an important role that supports veterans and their spouses in their daily routines. This job offers active involvement, hands-on care, and the chance to assist licensed staff throughout the unit. You will help maintain comfort, dignity, and organization for residents and their living spaces. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who value teamwork, compassion, and steady, reliable care.

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.
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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily activities, grooming, meals, transfers, and restorative programs
Observe resident conditions, report changes, answer call bells, and participate in shift-to-shift updates
Apply stockings, elastic bandages, and skin care products, and gather vital signs and related information
Maintain tidy resident rooms, remove hazards or obstacles, report concerns, and support a homelike environment
Escort residents to appointments, move residents safely, and monitor outdoor areas when needed
Record all care and services provided in compliance with regulatory requirements