In This Section

• Welcome
• The Role
• Job Requirements
• Support You Provide
• Avoiding Assumptions
• About EBI
• Training
• Documentation, Communication and Regulations
• Communication
• Advocacy, Empowerment and Self-Determination
• Community Inclusion and Relationships
• Active and Fulfilled Days
• Using Behavior Support Plans
• Supporting People with Health Care Needs
• Work Environment
• Who Makes a Good CLA
• Who Should Avoid this Position
• What CLA's Say
• Is Being a CLA for You?

What Type of Person Makes a Good Community Living Assistant?

How do you know you will be good at being a Community Living Assistant? Here are some of the traits of a good Community Living Assistant:

• Reliable
• Patient
• Caring and compassionate
• Honest and loyal
• Accepting of others as they are
• Flexible
• Independent and creative
• Hard working and cooperative
• Interested in learning
• Good at communicating with others
• Respectful of other people