School Based Home Care Aide HCA

Interim HealthCare of NEPA; Falls Township (PA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Accrued PTO

Referral Bonuses up to $500

Flexible scheduling

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of NEPA is seeking a School Based Home Care Aide to support a male student with special needs in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include attending school, assisting with daily living activities, and following behavioral support guidelines.

Applicants must have pediatric experience and are required to undergo pre-employment screenings. Company benefits include health insurance, accrued PTO, and flexible scheduling, with a pay rate of up to $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with pediatrics required.
• 1 year of experience working with special needs required.
• Reliable form of transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend school with the child and provide guidance throughout the school day.
• Assist with activities for daily living during school hours and at home.
• Support and guide through behaviors according to the child’s IEP.
• Maintain proper documentation according to Pennsylvania State Laws.
• Provide quality care and a safe environment.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Experience with behavioral support

Personal care experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Covering school and home time with a pediatric client in Wyoming County

Interim Healthcare of NEPA is seeking a School Based Home Care Aide (HCA) to attend school with a male student with special needs in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Must have pediatric experience and experience with behavioral support and personal care.

Job Details

• Up to $16 per hour
• Location: Falls, PA (attends school in Tunkhannock, PA)
• Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 4:00 pm (hours may vary per day, time of year)
  • Meet child at school, follow transportation home
  • Home time when school is not in session – half days, holidays, snow days, summertime
  • Attend summer camp throughout summer months
• 1:1 employee to patient ratio
• Company benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Accrued PTO
  • Referral Bonuses up to $500
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct deposit

Essential Functions

• Attend school with a child; providing guidance throughout the school day with school work, toileting, etc.
• Assist with activities for daily living during school hours and at home
• Support and guide through behaviors according to the client’s IEP
• Follow care plan and maintain proper documentation according to Pennsylvania State Laws
• Communicate important information regarding changes in client behavior to supervisor when needed
• Most importantly provide quality care and a safe environment

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have one (1) year experience with pediatrics
• Must have one (1) year experience working with special needs
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment screenings: drug screening, criminal background, fingerprints, child abuse history, physical, etc.

Interim HealthCare® is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients’ decisions regarding advance directives. Each Interim HealthCare office is independently owned and operated. Not all services are available at all offices.