Applications accepted until Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm eastern.  You MUST apply on our website using the link provided to be considered for this position.

　　THE POSITION

　　Are you a compassionate caretaker who understands that providing the best care to your clients can make a real difference in their day to day lives? The Department of Human Services is searching for dedicated Psychiatric Aide's to provide top-quality care to the wonderful people who call Warren State Hospital home. We are seeking hardworking, enthusiastic, and caring individuals who are committed to delivering direct care using patient-centered approaches to ensure clients receive exceptional customer service. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you leave work knowing you made a positive impact, apply today, and see what a career with the Commonwealth has to offer you!  

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Psychiatric Aide, you deliver direct patient care to persons who have serious mental illness under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include assisting, supervising, and instructing patients in all activities of daily living (ADLs), as well as performing ADLs for the patient if the patient is not able to perform ADLs independently. You are responsible for reporting changes in patients' conditions to the Registered Nurse. Also, you provide hands-on care including turning and positioning patients, applying simple dressings and soaks, administering special skin care as instructed, collecting specimens for laboratory analysis as instructed, and obtaining and recording vital signs. In addition, you monitor and supervise patients during program and leisure activities and escort patients on and off grounds. 

　　Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

　　*Work Schedule and Additional Information:*

　　Full-time employment, 80-hours biweekly.Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM) with a 30 minute lunch and a rotating schedule, where you work weekends and holidays as assigned. May change based on operational needs. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Overtime may be required 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. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

　　REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONS*Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:*

　　Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (commonwealth title);* or*Six months of experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals with mental health or physical illness or disabilities;* or*Certification as a Nurse Aide or Nursing Assistant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

　　 *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. 

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.*Legal Requirements:*

　　A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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 etermining 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. ** **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%20Info/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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.