Direct Support Professional (Personal Assistant)

About the role

The Sawtelle Program serves clients with the most vulnerable DDD or Mental Health patients. Personal Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Teach/support clients with the following based on their IHP: 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 the 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 Absecon is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which has been caring for at-risk children and families since 1918 through therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ. YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.