Our Sawtelle Program serve clients with the most vulnerable DDD or Mental Health patients. Personal 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. Sawtelle Blackwood is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which 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. YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer