Aide Trainee - Torrance State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Aide Trainee Position

If you are seeking a wonderful opportunity as an Aide Trainee caring for our residents, with growth opportunity into a Nurse Aide, this job is for you! The Department of Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital is seeking hard-working and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Torrance State Hospital offers their residents superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident Aide Trainee committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you!

This position focuses on learning patient care skills and supporting daily routines in a hospital setting. As a Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Assistance: Support patients with daily living tasks and care routines
• Therapeutic Communication: Use effective communication skills during patient interactions and crisis situations
• Information Documentation: Record observations and patient information clearly and in a timely manner
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors, nurses, and staff to complete assignments and adapt to changes
• Safety Practices: Follow hospital policies, infection control methods, and proper equipment use
• Patient Escorting: Accompany patients to appointments, activities, and visits both on and off grounds

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (2nd shift) with 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule with every 3rd weekend off.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,411.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• No previous experience needed, training provided.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities 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. 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.