Provide hands-on personal care support to individuals with mental illness to help them improve their level of functioning and independence. Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, cleaning, laundry, and transportation while supporting recreational and educational pursuits.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED. The role requires a patient individual who works well in a team and has an interest in the medical field.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationTroubleshootingTeachingPatient careProblem solvingEmotional supportMedication administrationPhysical supportPersonal careDaily living assistanceCognitive supportSocial skill-building
Job description
Job DetailsLevel
EntryJob
Location:
Quakertown
House -
Quakertown,
PA 18951Position
Type:
Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $17.00
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Shift: 2nd shift 2pm-10:30pmJob
Category: Health CareLaunch your Career Path at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery! If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others and you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, come join our team! We offer competitive wages, benefits, training, and the opportunity for growth Entry level position with opportunities to launch a career available at our Quakertown location. Great opportunity for those who are thinking about or training for work in the medical field. Provide "hands-on" personal care support to individuals with mental illness and assist with cognitive, physical, emotional and social skill-building to help them become as independent as possible in the community as they learn to manage and improve their level of functioning. We will train you in what you need to know to even take on supervisory responsibilities as you gain experience. The ideal candidate is patient, loves to teach and support the learning of others, has interest in the medical field, works well in a team environment and loves the challenge of problem solving/trouble shooting. Responsibilities would include support in completing activities of daily living such as assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, cleaning, laundry, shopping, transportation, and support with recreational, educational, or vocational pursuits. Most positions require advanced training in administering medications, which New Vitae provides.
Minimum requirements to be considered for the position: High School Diploma/GED.
Benefits of joining the
New
Vitae team: Competitive pay, with hourly rates starting at $17.00/hr. for those with the minimum requirements Paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time off, with accruals beginning the first day of employment; we even celebrate you with a paid day off for your birthday!
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
401k savings plan for retirement with company match for deposits
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical coverage
Vacation time
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Sick time
Personal time off
401k savings plan
Paid holiday
Tuition reimbursement and professional/career development opportunities
Paid life insurance policy
*Reflect benefits for full-time employees; adjusted benefits are available for those who work part time hours, depending on hours worked/week. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery (NVWR) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, unemployment status, political affiliation, or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. NVWR will consider qualified job candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. Furthermore, we comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the EEOC.
