Personal Assistant Job at Youth Consultation Service, Somerville, NJ

  • Youth Consultation Service
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Job Opportunity

Davinchi Group Home in Branchburg, NJ, provides residential care for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group home setting. The program is currently hiring for a Personal Assistant.

Personal Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • 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.

Job Requirements:

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
  • 403 (B) savings and investment plans
  • Potential public service loan forgiveness

Shifts Available:

  • Full-time, Part-time, and on-call

Youth Consultation Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Currently hiring, Shift work

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