Direct Support Professional; Personal Assistant II

Direct Support Professional (Personal Assistant II)

Job Category: Other Instructions/Direct

Requisition Number: PERSO
009271

• Posted:
  February 5, 2026
• Part-Time

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4706 Landis Ave, Buena Vista, NJ 08310, USA

Sawtelle Residence Buena Vista is a medical home for medically fragile adult males.

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.
• 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.

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• DDD experience preferred.

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.