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Lenape Valley Foundation Resident Aide in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
TThis employer will be on-site conducting interviews at our *Multi-Industry Job & Community Resource Fair *which will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at PA CareerLink® Bucks County, 4800 Street Rd., Suite 50, Trevose, PA 19053. The Job Fair hours are 9:00 AM -- 11:30 AM. For more information on the Multi-Industry Job & Resource Fair, please contact Jessica Peterson at jpeterson@buckscareerlink.org.
*As a Resident Aide -- Personal Care Assistant for Lenape Valley Foundation, you would be assisting our residents in The BARN program. The BARN program is a licensed residence with therapeutic supports. You will follow a team model to assist up to 9 residents, with mental health challenges and minor personal care needs. Residents live in a large beautifully renovated barn, located in a park setting with walking trails! This advanced role within the team adds specialized care for the residents! *
Shifts Available:
- Part-Time
- Saturday | Sunday 12 am -- 8am
- Full-Time
- Monday - Friday 12am - 8am
What We Offer:
- Earn extra income through on-call shifts
- Hands on experience for students studying in the mental and/or behavioral health fields
- Growth opportunities within LVF
- Retirement Plan
*Full Time Benefits *Include:
- Medical -- Dental -- Vision Benefits
- Credit for choosing Medical Opt-Out
- Basic Life Insurance
- Generous PTO Policy
- 15 Vacation Days
- 10 Sick Days
- 4 Personal Days
- 5 Conference Days
- 7 Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Benefits
*What You Offer: *
Willingness to complete paid personal care training or one of the following:
- CNA Certification
- Home Health Aide Certification
- Patient Care Technician Certification
- 12 credits in nursing
- Two years' experience in mental health field preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Computer proficiency
- Experience using Electronic Health Records strongly preferred
- Complete a pre-employment physical and PPD screen
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job description, with or without accommodation
*What You'll Do: *
- Enhance the quality of life for our residents while helping them work toward their recovery goals
- Guide, support and assist residents in activities of daily living skills, personal hygiene, problem solving skills, financial management, independence and other skills as needed
- Meet with residents individually and in groups for planning and problem solving related to personal, interpersonal, recreational, and activities of daily living.
- Participate in development of Individual Resident Rehabilitation Recovery Service Plan and team meetings
- Consistently observe and be prepared to respond to resident's issues and emergencies appropriately.
- Prepare resident notes and maintain resident records.
- Provide transportation and supervision for our residents as they integrate back into the community
- Provide minimal hands on care as needed
About Lenape Valley Foundation
Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) is a premier, non-profit provider of essential human services since 1958. It is driven by its mission to partner with people encountering mental health, substance use, intellectual or developmental challenges as they pursue their personal aspirations and an enhanced quality of life. Evolving in response to community demand and the development of evidence-based treatment, LVF now offers more than 30 life-altering programs to residents of Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Lenape Valley Foundation is fully committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Care Provider and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qua ified Associates without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.