Personal Care Assistant (Pca)

Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is seeking a part time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide early intervention classroom support for a local Intermediate Unit.

4 days/week (Mon-Thurs 8:15-11:15 for am session, 30 minute lunch break, 30 min lunch helper period then pm session 12:15-3:15)

Perks:

• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.?

• PTS provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders and EI Mentors.

• Early Intervention and School Based Academy: We provide the support and community that a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and to be successful.

Responsibilities:

• Support the classroom teacher and all students enrolled in the classroom with personal care needs (such as toileting and diapering) and instructional support

• Assist the BSC in implementing behavioral programming

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures

• Demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, decision making, and effective time management skills

• Maintain acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain 20 continuing education/training hours per school year

Company Profile:

Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians (like you!) to serve these students is the catalyst for PTS’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. For over 20 years, PTS has partnered with Independent Contractors that share this same mission. Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• Minimum one year experience working with children. Prefer this experience to include working with children (ages 3-5) with special needs.

• Child Abuse, State and Federal Clearances

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid