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Youth Consultation Service (YCS)

Personal Assistant II

Youth Consultation Service (YCS), Buena, New Jersey, United States

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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. Sawtelle Residence Buena Vista

is a medical home for medically fragile adult males. Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. Duties include but are 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. DDD experience preferred. Education:

High School or better. Licenses & Certifications:

Drivers License. YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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