Personal Assistant

Job description

Description MAIN FUNCTION: Provide quality support by means of direct care, training and instruction for person supported with developmental disabilities including, assistance with day to day living activities and skills, developmental training, and vocational training to uphold the person’s supported rights. Correctly administer medications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supports for Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Identify and report suspected violations toward person supported to appropriate authorities. Ensure that all abuse is reported verbally and on an incident report at the time it occurs. Abuse includes: physical, sexual, verbal, psychological, neglect, exploitation or maltreatment. 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. Complete appropriate documentation concerning care of person supported supported. Areas to report should include, but not be limited to: General health status Illness or injury Social conversation Activity level/Interaction Status Seizure activity Employment (if applicable) Mental / emotional status Abuse/neglect Materials, supplies as n...