Job Description
Location: Kennett Square, PA
Salary: $21.00 USD Hourly - $24.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Contact: mdepaul@judge.com
Salary: $21.00 USD Hourly - $24.00 USD Hourly
Description:
We’re hiring dedicated individuals to join our team as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs).
Elementary Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Secondary (Middle/High) Hours: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Position Summary
The Personal Care Assistant supports students with disabilities by providing academic, behavioral, and personal‑care assistance as directed by the student’s case manager and instructional team. This role helps implement individualized educational programs and ensures a safe, supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Student Support — Assist with academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs.
- Instructional Assistance — Support teacher‑directed instruction in cognitive, motor, self‑help, and behavior‑skill areas.
- Health & Safety — Maintain awareness of student needs and ensure a safe environment.
- Personal Care — Assist with hygiene, toileting, diapering, and clothing changes.
- Behavior Support — Follow established guidelines and positive behavior strategies.
- Physical Assistance — Support students with mobility devices; assist with lifting and positioning.
- Collaboration — Work with teachers, specialists, and case managers.
- Mainstreaming Support — Prepare students for participation in general education settings.
- Recordkeeping — Maintain basic documentation of student progress.
- Training Participation — Attend required medical, behavioral, and instructional trainings.
- Social Skills Support — Assist students in developing appropriate social interactions.
- Teamwork — Work cooperatively with staff and independently when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employment Standards:
Basic Knowledge — First Aid/CPR procedures; basic record‑keeping; clear English usage.
Education & Experience — High School Diploma/GED and relevant experience preferred.
Clearances & Documentation:
- PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
- PA Criminal Background Check (Act 34)
- PA Dept. of Education FBI Clearance
- TB Screening (within 3 months)
- Arrest/Conviction Form
- Diploma or official transcripts
- Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (Act 126)
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Contact: mdepaul@judge.com
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kennett Square, PA |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Salary | $21–$24 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Website | https://www.judge.com |
About Company
The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.
The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.
Skills
- Background Investigationunmatched
- CPR Certificationunmatched
- Case Managementunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- First Aidunmatched
- Personal Careunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
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