Personal Care Assistant

NFI North, Inc.; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

4-day work week

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Career advancement

Job summary

NFI North, Inc. in Newport, NH, seeks compassionate Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to support individuals in the Newport Certified Residential Program (CRP).

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health needs, and document progress to promote overall wellbeing in a supportive, home-like setting. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least one year of healthcare experience, and a high-energy, teamwork-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• High energy level and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• GED or higher education preferred in combination with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic domestic services (meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping).
• Assist with mobility and daily living activities as needed.
• Remind participants to take medications and document progress.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

High energy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creatingA Place to Belong.NFI North provides mental health and behavioral support services to people facing life challenges. We design diverse and innovative programs that provide a high level of structure within communities of care when a person or family is in need. Our goal is for people to grow, have hope, thrive in their community and feel like they belong.

NFI North’s Newport Certified Residential Program (CRP) is seeking compassionate, highly skilled, and reliable Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to serve as part of our (CRP) teams. The PCA provides an integrated medically oriented service model through the oversight and support of the Program Registered Nurse while offering the non-medical services of Personal Care through a participant directed model. In this demanding but highly rewarding role, you will work with our participants to support their physical and mental health needs in their everyday lives so they can remain in the CRP setting. As a PCA you will focus on helping them with basic personal hygiene and domestic tasks as needed, according to their requirements and limitations. You will provide compassionate care and assistance and document participants’ progress, either written, electronically or verbally, to help ensure their overall wellbeing.

The CRP sites are (2) five bed Residential Treatment Programs that specialize in providing the supported housing services to individuals transitioning from and/or awaiting admission to a higher level of care. These treatment sites are known to have a progressive reputation of providing comprehensive clinical, nursing, medical, case management services and life skills to adults living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or complex medical needs. The participants residing in these treatment facilities are seeking independent home-like living.

Responsibilities: Provide basic domestic services (i.e. meal prep, laundry, light housework). Assist with mobility issues, helping participants get in and out of bed, wheelchair, etc. Remind client to take medications. Help with personal hygiene (i.e. brushing teeth, toileting, bathing), changing bed linens regularly assisting with all daily activities, based on participants’ limitations and needs. Provide a caring and positive presence for the participants. Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, advanced degree or credits preferred, or combination of education and/or experience. Minimum one year of experience working in a healthcare setting. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.

• NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays.
• We also offer a 4-day work week (10-hour days), tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability and much more!
• In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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