Nurse Aide - South Mountain Restoration Center (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Join our team at the South Mountain Restoration Center and embark on a fulfilling and rewarding career in health care. As a Nurse Aide, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and play a vital role in improving the health of our community. We value your unique skills and dedication, and we strive to create a supportive work environment where you can excel. Apply today and contribute to our mission of promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing injury and disease, and providing quality health care to those in need!

As a Nurse Aide, it is crucial that you provide compassionate care to residents by meeting their personal hygiene, physical, and emotional needs. Your role is integral in maintaining a healthy, clean, and safe environment for the residents while meeting licensing requirements. You will also have the opportunity to participate in rehabilitation and restorative programs, working alongside professional staff to help residents achieve their highest level of independence and self-fulfillment. Utilizing your therapeutic communication and crisis prevention skills, you will foster positive interactions with residents and serve as their advocate. Additionally, you will play a vital role in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for each resident, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for their rehabilitation.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, with a 30-minute lunch) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with no lunch). Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • Rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 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.

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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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.