Personal Care Assistant

The Judge Group; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant for the upcoming school year. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to students with disabilities, ensuring their safety and enhancing their learning experience. Your responsibilities will include individualized instruction, personal hygiene assistance, and behavior management, all while collaborating closely with educators and specialists. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students, fostering their growth and development in a supportive educational environment. If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 college credits required.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual instruction and support to students.
• Assist with personal hygiene and monitor health conditions.
• Collaborate with teachers and case workers.

Skills

Instructional Support

Behavior Management

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

48 College Credits

Praxis ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Personal Care Assistant for the 2025 school year!

Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Description of Basic Responsibilities

The Personal Care Assistant will work closely with students to provide behavior and academic support, assisting in the implementation of effective educational programs as assigned by their case manager. Responsibilities include providing instruction, meeting special needs (feeding, toileting, positioning), and monitoring the health conditions of students with disabilities.

Essential Functions

• Provide individualized instruction in various areas including cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, feeding skills, self-help skills, and behavior control, as directed by the teacher.
• Ensure the health and safety of physically handicapped students by being aware of their environment and potential hazards.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as washing hands and faces, toileting, and changing diapers and clothing as needed.
• Monitor and manage student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.
• Support other specialists in physical development activities.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes following established procedures.
• Attend training sessions and in-services related to medical interventions and instructional programs as required.
• Assist students with orthopedic equipment, including lifting, positioning, and repositioning.
• Maintain records related to student progress.
• Collaborate with case workers, general education teachers, and other staff as needed.
• Assist students in social interactions and work cooperatively with others and independently as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree or 48 college credits OR Praxis ParaPro Assessment
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance (within 1 year)
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance (within 1 year)
• PA Department of Education FBI Clearance (within 1 year)
• TB Screening (current within 3 months)
• Arrest/Conviction Form (within 1 year)
• Education Documentation (Diploma or Official Transcripts)
• Reporter Training Certificate (Act 126) (5 years)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Education

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education, Education, and Higher Education