Psychiatric Aide (2nd Shift) - Norristown State Hospital

Are you a compassionate and caring person who is looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services is seeking individuals to join our team as a Psychiatric Aide at Norristown State Hospital. In this role, you will help to provide personalized care to patients using person-centered approaches that prioritize their individual needs. This is an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career where your daily efforts can significantly improve the well-being of those in need. Apply today and discover how you can contribute to meaningful change!

In this position, you will deliver age-appropriate, patient-centered care by assisting and supervising patients with their daily activities, tailored to their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include taking and documenting vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, as well as monitoring and reporting any changes in the patient's behavior or health. Additionally, you will respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, offering individual assistance and implementing emergency treatment procedures. Interaction with patients and their families, as well as maintaining a professional demeanor with colleagues, is essential. You will also engage in ongoing DHS, hospital, and departmental training programs, including in-service training sessions and self-learning modules.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
  
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours of work during training are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM)
• You will work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel may be required as needed.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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).
• 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.

• 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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