1:1 Direct Care with Student - High School - $18.39/hr - PTO + Benefits!

1:1 Direct Care with Student - High School - $18.39/hr - PTO + Benefits! Boiling Spring, PA - South Middleton, Cumberland County · $18.39 / Hour Personal Care Assistant An ESS Personal Care Assistant's functions are to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Personal Care Assistants (PCA's) are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Because the PCA is assisting one particular student, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. A Personal Care Assistant may be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment. Usually, duties will vary from program to program. Responsibilities Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment Encourage, support, and educate the student by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity Assist student in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions Assist teacher or student to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the student's needs Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, if requested Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment Child Abuse Clearance for employment FBI Fingerprinting School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Act 126/Mandated Reporter training CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iu17