Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits

Central Bucks School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at a forward-thinking school district, where you'll provide essential support to students with diverse needs. This full-time role allows you to make a meaningful impact by assisting students in their academic and social activities. You'll work closely with students requiring various levels of support, ensuring their daily needs are met while fostering a positive learning environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now and become a vital part of our educational community!

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; must communicate effectively with students and adults.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care and daily activities in various settings.
• Utilize crisis prevention techniques as needed for student support.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Good Judgment

Crisis Prevention Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits JobID: 5678

• Position Type:
  SUPPORT STAFF/ Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Full-time)
  
  
• Date Posted:
  1/23/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  01/31/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
  02/21/2025
  
  

POSITION: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits

LOCATION: Unami Middle School
(Location Subject to Change)

AVAILABLE: 2024/2025 School Year

COMPENSATION: $18.43* p/hr

HOURS: Full-time/10-months/Student days only
Exact hours TBD

DESCRIPTION:
Duties include working one-to-one with a student with one or more of the following needs: autism, emotional, behavioral needs, intellectual disability, medical needs, physical needs, grooming and personal care needs, academic needs, organizational and impulsivity needs, in the classroom, specials, lunch, and recess. Assist the student with daily activities, both academic and social.

*If student toileting is required, an additional $1.25 per hour will be added to base pay.

Employment is contingent upon personal care services being required for the student's individualized educational program.

Utilization of crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP. Training will be provided via CBSD.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire (the minimum). Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, effectively communicate with both students and adults, and be a positive role model for students.

PROCEDURE: Apply through the CBSD Employment Portal on or before February 21, 2025. EOE
*The district reserves the right to close this posting after seven (7) calendar days should a suitable applicant be found.

Interested CBSD employees should apply through the INTERNAL JOB POSTINGS link on the CBSD INTRANET under Staff.