Personal Assistant

New Purpose•Clarksville, TN

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The main function of this position is to provide quality support, direct care, training, and instruction for individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes assistance with day-to-day living activities and skills, developmental training, and vocational training, all while upholding the person's supported rights. The role also requires the correct administration of medications.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.
No criminal background.
Complete mandatory training provided upon employment.
Must be able to read and write English.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide supports for Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Identify and report suspected violations toward person supported to appropriate authorities.
Ensure that all abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, neglect, exploitation or maltreatment) is reported verbally and on an incident report at the time it occurs.
Uphold person supported right to a healthy and mature environment for living, learning and employment.
Report on individual’s status via daily notes or PA notes, covering general health status, illness or injury, social conversation, activity level/interaction status, seizure activity, employment (if applicable), mental/emotional status, abuse/neglect, materials/supplies needed, and unusual incidents.
Complete appropriate documentation concerning care of person supported.
Provide assistance to the person supported to ensure that the residential setting is clean and free from harm.
Comply with proper fire procedures, drill and other emergency protocol as dictated by agency and/or state guidelines.
Respect individuality, personal decisions, choice of communication and need for personal space.
Read and abide by the Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and all aspects of the program consistently.
Encourage independence by utilizing opportunities to teach during daily activities.
Assist person supported with routine household chores.
Perform household duties as outlined by the specific guidelines of the residential area.
Follow dietary plans recommended by the nutritionist (if applicable) and encourage person supported to make choices within the plan guidelines.
Assist or perform, if necessary, hygiene as needed for the person supported, including bathing, showering, shampooing, dental hygiene, ear hygiene, menses care, and toileting needs.
Become med certified and know the person supported medications, purpose and side effects.
Assist the person supported in appropriate community outings of which the person has expressed interest and capability.
Assist person supported to learn about appropriate social behavior and celebrating successful attainment.
Ensure that clothing is appropriate for the weather and the type of outing; pack items that are necessary to meet individual needs, such as special drinking cups or a wheelchair.
Attend all training outlined by the DIDD, state and agency guidelines.
Communicate with co-workers and supervisors on a regular basis and complete all required documentation.
Maintain good attendance record, including punctuality and leave request procedures.
Promote good work habits and assist new employees.
Complete all duties and required documentation.
Maintain clean and neat appearance with appropriate attire for accompanying person supported to various activities.
Model appropriate behavior.