Personal Care Assistant Per Deim
About The Position
Join Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health! We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Adult Services provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our main campus is located in Berwyn PA. Our dedicated team of over 900 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work to one common goal the happiness, self-fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community. As a direct support professional you will assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation and documentation to include shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the individuals we serve.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required, diploma's acquired outside of the US must be evaluated
- One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess and maintain valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation and documentation to include shift reports, incident reports and individual progress reports.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional and personal needs of the individuals we serve.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid
- Flexible schedules
- ASCEND career accelerator program
- 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)
- Student loan repayment
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
