Aide Trainee - Clarks Summit State Hospital (1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift) - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Aide Trainee - Clarks Summit State Hospital (1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift)Print ( Trainee - Clarks Summit State Hospital (1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift)Salary$36,825.00 - $48,947.00 AnnuallyLocationLackawanna County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-90885-30001DepartmentDepartment of Human ServicesDivisionHS Clarks Summit St HospOpening Date10/30/2024Closing Date11/13/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code30001Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitN1Pay GroupST02Bureau / Division Code00210877Bureau / DivisionDepartment of Human Services/Clark Summit State HospitalWorksite Address1451 Hillside DriveCityClarks Summit, PennsylvaniaZip Code18411Contact NameHHS IntakeContact [email protected]+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsTHE POSITIONNOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-90885-30001. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 22, 2024 TO AUGUST 22, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking Psychiatric Aide Trainees to be a part of our healthcare team at Clarks Summit State Hospital. The goal of Clarks Summit State Hospital's treatment is to facilitate each person's recovery and return to the community. The Nursing Department is looking for individuals who are willing to learn to become trained and compassionate caregivers and to be an integral part of the therapeutic treatment team services for the people we serve.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Aide Trainee is the beginning level position in the Aide series and the work level is that of a training nature. The employee should possess skills, abilities, and basic knowledge and should be able to maintain an understanding attitude toward the care of the Psychiatric. The Aide Trainee should be a responsible person, show initiative, in self-improvement, and express a willingness to learn. They should be able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and maintain simple records. The employee should possess good mental and physical health and be able to get along with people.Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description ( .Work Schedule and Additional Information:+ The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.+ Full-time employment.+ Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), or 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM), with 30-minute lunch.+ Works rotating days off, weekends and holidays.+ May change based on operational needs.+ Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.+ Overtime: As needed.+ Travel: As needed.+ FREE PARKING!+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:+ No previous experience needed, training provided.Other Requirements:+ You must meet the PA residency requirement ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.+ 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 willnotbe 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.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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .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.EXAMINATION INFORMATION+ 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/testoncefor this posting.+ Your results will be provided via email.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo ( !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.*Eligibility rules apply.011st Shift - Are you willing to work 1st shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.+ Yes+ No022nd Shift - Are you willing to work 2nd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.+ Yes+ No033rd Shift - Are you willing to work 3rd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.+ Yes+ No04You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The Level of Performance you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .+ Yes05WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSTRUCTS CONSUMERS IN DAILY LIVING SKILLSInstructs consumers in activities of daily living such as: personal hygiene, dressing, table manners, bathing, etc.Work ActivitiesSelect the box(es) for each basic self-care skill(s) in which you have instructedany individuals. Select all that apply.+ Personal hygiene (brushing teeth, nail care, shaving, toileting, etc.)+ Dressing (choosing appropriate clothing based upon the season and occasion)+ Table manners (proper use of utensils and passing plates of food)+ Bathing and hair care including the importance of regular care+ I have no experience related to this work behavior06In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.07WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMPLETES HOUSEKEEPING DUTIESMaintains cleanliness of wards, living areas, or buildings including emptying trash containers, emptying bedpans/bedside urinals, and cleaning living areas and bathrooms. Washes individuals' medical equipment, instruments, basins, bedpans, and urinals.Work ActivitiesSelect the box(es) for each duty you have completed forindividuals in your care. Select all that apply.+ Emptied trash containers+ Emptied bedpans/urinals+ Cleaned living areas and/or bathrooms+ Washed medical equipment+ Performed housecleaning duties (wiping spills, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.)+ I have no experience related to this work behavior08In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.09WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DOCUMENTATIONRecords/reports required information regarding training plans/support actions related to meal consumption, fluid intake, behavioral issues/symptoms, showering, toileting, exercising, and program participation (work, church, or programs of interest). This monitoring of the consumer's ISP (Individual Support Plan) helps to ensure maximum effectiveness of services toward meeting the consumer's needs.Work ActivitiesSelect the box(es) for each activity for which you have completed required documentation. Select all that apply.+ Meal consumption/fluid intake+ Behavioral issues/mental health symptoms+ Showering+ Toileting+ Exercising+ Program participation (work, church, programs of interest)+ I have no experience related to this work behavior10In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.11WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TAKES/MEASURES VITAL SIGNS AND ADMINISTERS FIRST AIDAssesses vital signs by taking consumers' temperature, pulse, and respiration. Administers first aid as needed, applies simple dressings, applies supportive/ restrictive devices, and assists with giving enemas as directed by physicians, registered nurses, or other professionals.Work ActivitiesSelect the box(es) for each duty you have performed foranyindividuals. Select all that apply.+ Assessed vital signs (taking temperature, pulse, and respiration)+ Administered first aid+ Applied supportive/restrictive devices (seatbelts, laptrays, splints, or braces)+ Administered enemas+ I have no experience related to this work behavior12In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.13WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT ENHANCEMENTSelects and assists with the purchasing of appropriate furniture, equipment, entertainment items (movies, video games/systems, learning materials), and personal items in order to maximize the therapeutic environment for each consumer.Work ActivitiesSelect the box(es) for each of the following items you have selected/purchased in a therapeutic environment setting. Select all that apply.+ Furniture+ Equipment+ Entertainment items (movies, video games/systems, learning materials)+ Personal items+ I have no experience related to this work behavior14In the text box below, please list the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website