YCS
Personal Assistant
YCS, Absecon, New Jersey, us, 08205
Youth Consultation Service (YCS) 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.
Our
Sawtelle Program serve clients with the most vulnerable DDD or Mental Health patients.
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.
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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)
Our
Sawtelle Program serve clients with the most vulnerable DDD or Mental Health patients.
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.
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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)