What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Personal Assistant II) position at Youth Consultation Service?
Sawtelle Residence Buena Vista is a medical home for medically fragile adult males.
Personal Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.
- Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
- Dependent on client’s IHP, teach/support the client with the following: bath, toilet, change adult absorbent underwear and linens, grooming and dressing, and self-administration of medication.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
- De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.
- Keep accurate and timely records.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.
- DDD experience preferred.
Sawtelle Buena Vista is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer