School Based Personal Care Assistant

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Sos Personnel - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

About the position

SOS Personnel is currently seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants (PCA) for the upcoming school year in Philadelphia, PA. The role of a PCA is crucial as they are assigned specifically to a student or a group of students who require one-on-one assistance to ensure their appropriate and equitable participation in the school environment. As a PCA, you will work directly under the guidance of the teacher, providing essential support to students in various capacities. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities and are looking for a flexible work schedule. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, collecting, and setting up materials necessary for student participation, following the teacher's direction. You will provide instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance to students either individually or in small groups, reinforcing and following up on the instruction given by the teacher. Additionally, you will assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling, ensuring that all students are engaged and supported. Maintaining daily activity logs for your assigned students is a key responsibility, as is alerting the regular teacher to any problems or special information regarding the individual students. You will serve as the primary source of information for the assigned students, especially in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring continuity of care and support. It is essential to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information, as expected of all educational staff. Furthermore, you will assist in the operation and use of student mobility devices, such as walkers, wheelchairs, braces, and canes, and help students with self-care tasks as assigned by the teacher. This role requires a compassionate and patient individual who can effectively communicate with children and youth throughout the school day, providing the necessary support according to each child's PCA plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Helps prepare, collect and set-up materials for student participation, following teacher direction.
• Provides instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instruction.
• Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Maintains daily activity logs for assigned student(s).
• Alerts regular teacher to any problem or special information about the individual student(s).
• Serves as the chief source of information for assigned students to help any substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality of information about students as expected of teachers.
• Operates and assists in the use of student mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, braces, canes, etc.
• Assists students in self-care as assigned by the teacher.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance.
• Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
• Current FBI Criminal Background Clearance.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and routine reports.
• Effective communication skills with children and youth during the school day.
• Ability to provide PCA services according to the child's PCA plan of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective communication with students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and work closely with students with disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources