Aide Trainee (2nd Shift) Torrance State Hospital

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.
• Work hours during training are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (1st shift) with 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule with every 3rd weekend off.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime: As required
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• No previous experience needed, training provided.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $38,411 - $51,054