Personal Assistant Job at YCS, Somerville, NJ

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  • YCS
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

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

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Currently hiring, Shift work,

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