Personal Care Assistant

Discovery Therapy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Therapy is searching for a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ABA-PCA/RBT Therapist to work with children facing developmental challenges in Philadelphia County. The position offers the flexibility to choose your working environment without nights or weekends.

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma, CPR, and First Aid certifications. You will provide tailored one-on-one support to help kids succeed in preschool or daycare settings, ensuring their educational progress and well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one (1:1) support for children.
• Assist children with behavioral challenges or medical limitations.
• Implement instructional strategies effectively.

Skills

Experience with children with behavioral challenges

CPR and First Aid certifications

Ability to implement instructional strategies

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Choose the Area You Want to Work In!

No Nights or Weekends Required!

Discovery Therapy, a company that truly cares for our family of therapists, is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ABA-PCA/RBT Therapist to join our Early Intervention team!

Discovery Therapy is seeking an excellent Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ABA-PCA/RBT Therapist 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 need Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ABA-PCA/RBT Therapist services.

We have part-time, full-time and contract/per-diem positions available. You choose!

Available Positions

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Contract
• 1099 Contractor Position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ABA-PCA/RBT Therapist 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 Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ABA-PCA/RBT 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

Enjoy the flexibility of choosing the area you want to work in, no nights or weekends required.