JOB
The Psychiatric Aide Trainee position with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services offers a chance to make a real difference each day. You will join a supportive team at Clarks Summit State Hospital that is dedicated to helping people move toward recovery. This role is a great fit for someone who is eager to learn and wants to build meaningful caregiving skills. Step into a role where your growth and compassion can shine.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This role supports the therapeutic work of the hospital by assisting patients and learning essential caregiving skills. It is designed for individuals who want to grow into a compassionate and dependable caregiver. As a Psychiatric Aide Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
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Patient Support: Assist patients with daily needs and help maintain a calm and helpful environment
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Care Learning: Develop new caregiving skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice
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Team Participation: Work with staff to carry out treatment goals and support patient progress
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Record Keeping: Maintain simple written information as directed by supervisors
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Instruction Follow-Through: Carry out oral and written directions in an accurate and dependable way
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.
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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 a 30-minute lunch.
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Works rotating days off, weekends and holidays. Every third weekend off.
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May change based on operational needs.
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Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
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Overtime: As needed.
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Travel: As needed.
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FREE PARKING!
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The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660.00 (before taxes).
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
