Personal Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

403 (B) investment plan

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Disability benefits

403(b) savings

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

A compassionate care service is seeking a Personal Assistant in Bridgewater, MA. This role involves providing quality daily care to clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including assistance with personal hygiene and medication management. Ideal candidates will have a high school degree and experience in this field. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and a competitive compensation package., making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about helping others.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to teach/support clients in hygiene and medication administration.
• Skills in de-escalation and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals.
• Teach personal hygiene and self-administration of medication.
• Keep accurate and timely records.
• 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.

Skills

Experience working with developmental disabilities

Basic understanding of medications

Effective communication

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Overview

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. Sawtelle Pearl Program in Bridgewater, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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