PCA (Personal Care Assistants)
$41,600 - $43,680/Yr
Pennsylvania Homecare Association
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
501-1,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
CritiCare Home Health and Nursing Services is seeking full-time Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to provide one-on-one care to students during the school day. This role is ideal for entry-level nursing assistants, caregivers, teachers, and retirees who want to make a positive impact in their community. PCAs will assist students with various needs including classroom behavior, navigation, toileting, feeding, and mobility support. CritiCare emphasizes a supportive work environment and offers training for those new to in-school caregiving.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one care to students throughout the school day.
- Assist students with classroom behavior management.
- Support students with navigation, toileting, feeding, and ambulatory needs.
Requirements
- Current PA CNA certification (preferred)
- CPR certification
- PPD or Chest X-ray for TB screening results
- Background checks (PA Criminal, FBI Fingerprints & PA Child Abuse)
- References upon request
- At least 1 year of caregiving/pediatric care experience (preferred)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in in-school caregiving
- Entry-level applicants and retirees are encouraged to apply
Benefits
- PPE provided to all new employees
- Supportive training and education for new caregivers
- Family-owned and operated business environment
- Individualized support for job placement
