Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Personal Care Assistant

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is currently hiring for a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for the 2026-2027 academic school year. This is a per diem position, the candidate would only work whenever the student attends school. The Personal Care Assistant is assigned specifically to a student or group of students who regularly need one on one assistance to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting. The PCA directly supports the students at the direction of the teacher and is under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education. The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma in addition to any pre-requisite requirements as defined by state regulations.

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