HOMECARE/IN PERSON: Paraprofessional/PCA, Chester County

RCM Health Care Services; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

RCM Health Care Services is seeking a Paraprofessional/ PCA to support one 5th-grade student in West Chester, PA 19380. The role is 3 hours per day, 5 days a week, in-home, during the school year.

You will provide direct in-person services, assist with daily living tasks, mobility, and positioning, and work with multidisciplinary teams to implement the student’s IEP. The position includes mileage and is ideal for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IEP/504 Plan requirements and school-based documentation.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary education teams.
• Ability to work in home setting providing in-person support.
• CPR/First Aid training is often required or provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct in-person assistance based on IEP/504 plans.
• Assist with hygiene, toileting, feeding, and positioning.
• Support behavioral and social goals per plan.
• Assist teachers with adapting materials and supervising transitions.
• Document daily progress notes and attendance for teams.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptive equipment

Safe transfer techniques

Daily Living support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RCM Health Care is looking for a Paraprofessional/ PCA to provide services to 1 student who resides in zip code 19380. Services will need to be in the home. We are looking for someone to start right away, providing 3 hours per day of services, 5 days per week, during the school year. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIATES WHO CAN SEE STUDENT DURING SCHOOL HOURS OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL.

School Based Personal Care Assistant PCA
Student – 5th grade life skills
Location – West Chester, PA 19380 (in home)
Hours: IN PERSON, 3 hours per day, 5 days per week + compensatory time + round trip mileage

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant
Compensation –
Hourly Rate: $25.00-28.00 per hour + round trip mileage
Location: West Chester, PA 19380
Onsite – Services must take place in person in the home

Position Summary
As a Personal Care Assistant you will provide in-person servicess to 1 student in their home in West Chester, PA.You will provide specialized evaluations, direct therapy services, and consultation to support students with significant physical, neurological, and multiple disabilities.You will collaborate with multidisciplinary educational teams to develop and implement individualized services that promote student access to the educational environment and support participation in school-based activities. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities—join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities
# Schedule / Shift
– Shift details: School-based; services within the home
– Hours per week: 3 hours per day, 5 days per week + round trip mileage
– Contract length (if applicable): School-year assignment
# Key Duties:

• Core Responsibilities
• Individualized Support: Provide direct assistance based on a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.
• Personal Care & Daily Living: Assist with hygiene, toileting, diapering, feeding, physical positioning, and mobility (using walkers, wheelchairs, or braces).
• Behavioral & Social Management: Implement behavior support plans, positive reinforcement, conflict resolution, and de-escalation strategies.
• Classroom Assistance: Help teachers adapt lesson materials, monitor academic engagement, and supervise students during transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Documentation: Track daily progress notes, behavior logs, and attendance data for special education teams.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (some specialized therapeutic or private schools prefer prior coursework or experience in education/behavioral health).

• Experience: Frequently requires 6 months to 1 year of experience working with children, special education students, or in a school/daycare environment.

• Certifications: Often requires or provides training in CPR and First Aid.
• Additional Certifications: Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.

Skills

• Knowledge of IDEA regulations, IEP development, and school-based documentation requirements.
• Experience working with pediatric students with severe physical, neurological, and multiple disabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary educational teams.
• Experience with adaptive equipment, positioning, mobility training, and safe transfer techniques.

Benefits (only for temporary roles)
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation