Personal Care Assistant - Elementary School

The Judge Group - Lancaster, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lancaster, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant/Teaching Assistant will work in the Autistic support program at an Elementary School in Lancaster, PA for the 2024-2025 school year. This role involves providing one-on-one support to students with disabilities, assisting in their educational programs, and addressing their personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction as directed by the teacher to individuals in various areas including cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, feeding skills, self-help skills, and behavior control.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining the health and safety of physically handicapped students by being aware of the environment and potential hazards.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, including washing hands and faces, toileting, and changing diapers and clothing as needed.
• Monitor and control student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children, students, or general caregiving of any age.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Autistic Support, Special Education, or Behavioral Health.
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate including CPR.