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Job Description ABOUT PATH INC. PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions. Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life. JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Some of the advantages of becoming a Health Care Assistant are: it is a first step into Nursing; and it provides an opportunity for job experience in patient care. Some of the responsibilities as a HCA are to assure that individuals receive all of the necessary and required healthcare supports. Levels of healthcare support will vary and range from acute to chronic. This role demands a unique blend of compassion, attention to detail, and teamwork. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of care. Your involvement is not just about performing tasks. It's about enhancing the quality of care individuals receive and making a positive impact on their lives. WHY WORK AT PATH? A Career with Meaning At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here. In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer: • Competitive pay, • Annual increases, • Performance and longevity bonuses, • Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family, • Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time, • No-cost pension plan, • Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision, • Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities, • Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization, • Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, • Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is active. Performed within the individual's community. Must be able to physically lift and transfer individuals as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent., • 2 years of relevant experience., • Valid driver’s license required for primary job duty of transporting consumers to/from medical appointments. Use of personal vehicle may be necessary for other job-related tasks that do not involve the transport of clients, but not required. After Appointments: Share and document information with the nurse and other relevant team members following medical appointment. In consultation with nurse and other relevant team members, complete follow-up as recommended. Work in conjunction with the team in handling insurance issues, securing medical supplies, and adaptive equipment. Participate in team meetings and be fully aware of individuals’ health issues and health plans. Respond to need for emergency medical care/appointments by modifying working hours, as necessary. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. * Work in conjunction with the team in handling insurance issues, securing medical supplies, and adaptive equipment. * Respond to need for emergency medical care/appointments by modifying working hours, as necessary.