Nurse Aide

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of our nation's heroes? As a Nurse Aide with the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, you will play an important role in supporting residents through daily personal care and routine activities. This position offers a chance to build meaningful connections while helping residents maintain comfort and independence.

You will contribute to a team that values kindness, teamwork, and strong communication. Your commitment will help ensure residents receive the attentive care they deserve.

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 (DMVA).

• Care Support:
  Assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and feeding
• Condition Monitoring:
  Observe residents, gather basic health data, and report changes to licensed staff
• Safety Assistance:
  Apply safety devices, maintain clean spaces, and remove hazards from resident rooms
• Resident Transport:
  Move and position residents safely and escort them to appointments when needed
• Documentation Work:
  Record care and services on required forms to meet regulatory and facility standards
• Room Readiness:
  Prepare resident rooms, handle belongings, and maintain orderly living spaces

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Part-time employment (40 hours biweekly)
• Work hours are 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM (2nd shift), with a 30-minute lunch. Working every other weekend is required.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The 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.