Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions • Chester, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support students at a K–8 school in Chester, Pennsylvania. The role provides one-on-one assistance with students’ daily personal care, hygiene, mobility, classroom activities, learning tasks, and participation in school routines. The assistant monitors students’ behavior, health, and safety while encouraging independence; supports the use of mobility aids and adaptive equipment; and works with teachers and school staff to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioral support strategies.

Kaleidoscope describes its contracting opportunities as offering weekly compensation, flexible scheduling, personal support from an office contact, and access to experienced therapists. The organization says its work helps students access needed services, achieve scholastic success, build strong relationships with students and parents, foster the joy of learning, and maintain a positive and encouraging classroom environment.

Founded in 1989 near Philadelphia, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions is a nationwide staffing provider of school-based therapy and special education services. It reports working with teachers and therapists in more than 5,000 schools and 700 school districts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication skills.
• Patience and the ability to provide compassionate one-on-one student support.
• Ability to obtain required Pennsylvania background clearances and complete required school-based training.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance with students’ daily personal care, hygiene, and mobility needs.
• Support students with classroom activities, learning tasks, and participation in school routines.
• Monitor student behavior, health, and safety while promoting independence.
• Assist students with disabilities in using mobility aids and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioral support strategies.
• Help foster strong relationships with students and parents, student achievement, and a positive, encouraging classroom environment.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation, paid weekly.
• Flexible schedule.
• Personal support from an office contact when needed.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced therapists.
• 24/7 support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED