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VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Human Resources Assistant

HR Operations & CoordinationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWaterbury, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to three years of prior relevant experience in Human Resources.
  • Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
  • Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing, with department heads, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
  • Working knowledge of computers, internet access, automated systems, and software packages including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Provide applicants with information regarding the application process, employment policies, organization, and open positions.
  • Instruct applicants on completing employment applications, review applications for completeness, and obtain additional information such as work experience, education, training, skills, and references.
  • Refer qualified applicants to interviewers or hiring managers.
  • Enter job opening and applicant information into computer databases or files.
  • Acknowledge applications and notify applicants of job opening status.
  • Arrange interview appointments between interviewers and applicants.
  • Administer and score tests given to applicants.
  • Compile and file data related to applicants and open positions.
  • Place orders for temporary workers with agencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university, or the international equivalent.

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1978

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