Under the supervision of the Program Director and/or Program Coordinator, the Personal Assistant will provide for assistance to client/consumers in meeting their basic care needs while at day program. Assistance may be provided by the Personal Assistant in the community as well as in the facility. The duties will include but not limited be to ambulation to and from community settings, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and age/ability appropriate leisure activities as needed.
Qualifications
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age. (Subject to discretion of Program Director. No one under the age of 16 can be hired. Work Permits are required and the responsibility of staff ages 16-18).
High School Diploma
Fingerprint Clearance
Negative results to drug testing
Adherence to drug testing policy
CPR – First Aid Certification
Negative TB test
Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
Ability to take and follow instructions.
Sensitivity to the special needs of clients with developmental disabilities and their families. (Including patience, initiative, emotional stability and non-judgmental attitude toward the needs of developmentally disabled individuals and their families.)
Ability to perform physical tasks essential to the position, including occasionally assisting adults with disabilities who have limited mobility with transferring.
Essential Job Duties
Provide appropriate care to developmentally disabled individuals in a positive and professional manner; including feeding, dressing, bathing and leisure activities, or other non-medical care services.
Ensure safety of the client while in the worker’s care.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the client and his/her family.
Maintain high level of personal hygiene and hygiene of client during hours of care. Prevent exposure of client to communicable diseases or hazardous conditions.
Maintain and submit accurate Program paperwork in a timely fashion.
Attend periodic in-service training of approved curriculum.
Maintain a professional image that promotes the program service as a valued support resource.
Respect established lines of communication and authority; cooperate with program and other agency staff in all areas of work.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave
10 days’ vacation
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AFLAC
Retirement Plan
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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