Personal Care Assistant
About The Position
Under the direction of the principal and supervising teacher, the Personal Care Assistant provides general assistance to identified student(s). Typical duties include but are not limited to, supervision of students, lifting, and assistance with daily living skills, such as feeding, toileting, and general and behavior support. The role involves supporting students in daily living skills to participate in the general/adaptive education curriculum, providing support for OT, PT, and Speech Therapists when requested, preparing materials efficiently, following directions, using time wisely, consulting on behavioral expectations, supervising students in various non-instructional situations (hallways, bathrooms, playgrounds, rest time), using good judgment, and assisting with the non-instructional needs of each child.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work closely and cooperatively with students, teachers, administrators, colleagues, and parents/visitors.
- Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or willing to become certified within sixty (60) days of being hired.
Nice To Haves
- Being highly qualified is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Support the student(s) in daily living skills in order for him/her to participate in the general/adaptive education curriculum
- Provide support for OT, PT, and Speech Therapists when requested
- Prepare materials in the most time-efficient manner
- Follow the directions of the teacher and/or principal
- Use time wisely so that materials are ready when needed
- Consult with the teacher and/or principal concerning behavioral expectations
- Supervise identified student(s) in the hallways and bathrooms, on playgrounds, and at rest time in a safe, structured, and positive manner that supports the expectations of the teacher and/or administrator
- Supervise identified student(s) in non-instructional situations in the manner prescribed by the teacher and/or principal
- Use time efficiently in working with identified student(s)
- Use good judgment while in the work environment, such as when deciding whether to interrupt a lesson
- Assist the teacher and/or administrator in meeting the non-instructional needs of each child
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
