Nurse Aide

THE POSITION Bring your passion for caregiving to the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. As a Nurse Aide, you will help foster a warm, uplifting community where our residents feel truly at home. This role gives you the chance to make a positive impact every day by assisting individuals who have served our country. You will be a part of a dedicated team that values respect, compassion, and teamwork. Become a trusted member of an agency that prides itself on high-quality care. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the daily well-being of residents by providing essential non-professional nursing care under the direction of licensed staff. The role focuses on maintaining comfort, safety, and respectful assistance in accordance with established standards. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties: Resident Care: Observe residents and report changes while assisting with daily needs Daily Activities: Support residents with bathing, grooming, meals, mobility, and restorative programs Safety Measures: Apply safety devices and maintain a secure and organized environment Resident Transport: Move and position residents safely and escort them to appointments Documentation: Record care and services accurately and in compliance with requirements Room Care: Maintain cleanliness, order, and readiness of resident rooms and supplies Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . 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). Come join the DMVA team, apply today! Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (8 hours per day; 40 hours per week) Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, with a 30-minute lunch. All shifts offer rotating days and weekends. Every other weekend is required. 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. DMVA is pleased to announce the Nursing Referral Program, promoting the hiring and retention of nursing staff at Pennsylvania’s veterans homes. Under this program, both referring employees and referred candidates may be eligible for payments of up to $4,000. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. 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. Legal Requirements 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. 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 and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania