PCA therapist - Part-Time Flexibility

Discovery Therapy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Therapy in Philadelphia County is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join our Early Intervention team. The PCA will work one-on-one with children who have developmental and learning disabilities, providing essential support in their preschool or daycare environments.

We offer full-time, part-time, and contract positions, requiring a High School Diploma, CPR and First Aid certification. Join us to make a difference in the lives of children!

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioral challenges and self-care needs in the 3-5 age group is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support for children.
• Assist children with behavioral challenges or medical limitations.
• Implement instructional strategies.

Skills

Behavioral support

Child care experience

Instructional strategies

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Discovery Therapy, company that truly cares for our family of therapists, is seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to join our Early Intervention team!

Discovery Therapy is seeking an excellent Personal Care Assistant to join our Early Intervention community team within Philadelphia County.

Services will be for children with a variety of developmental and/or learning disabilities that are in need of PCA services. Available cases are located throughout Philadelphia County only.

We have full-time, part-time, and contract/per-diem positions available. *1099 Contractor Position*

Available Positions:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Contract

The PCA will work directly, one-on-one (1:1) with children in preschools, daycares or centers environment. Generally, the kiddos we help will receive support for 3-7 hours each day. The PCA therapist will work 1:1 with the child to ensure their success in preschool, daycare or home environment.

Responsibilities

• One-on-One (1:1) support for kiddos
• Providing assistance to children who could have behavioral challenges, medical/physical limitation or a neurological diagnosis
• Implementing instructional strategies

Requirements

• High School Diploma REQUIRED
• CPR and First Aid certifications REQUIRED
• Experience supporting children with behavioral challenges and self care needs in 3-5 age group PREFERRED